Companies in Lincolnshire

United Kingdom|8.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
772
Active

772 active companies are registered in Lincolnshire with Companies House. Out of 844 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 38 companies. Lincolnshire is home to 41 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 42 government contracts worth £70.7M in total. The average company age is 25.8 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Lincolnshire dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

772
Active Companies
844
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
8.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 25.8 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
15%
55%
9%
Pre-1990: 138
1990s: 123
2000s: 466
2010s: 43
2020s: 74

Data Signals

Governance
2,8276 src
Financial
2,31610 src
Compliance
68012 src
Risk
6049 src
Trade
1811 src
quality
833 src
operational
471 src
growth
421 src
ESG
385 src
innovation
222 src
regulatory
21 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lincolnshire is 25.8 years old. There are 41 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

25.8 yrs
Avg company age
41
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (46%)Medium: 10 (26%)Large: 11 (28%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lincolnshire have been awarded 42 government contracts with a combined value of £70.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lincolnshire?

There are 772 active companies registered in Lincolnshire, out of 844 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lincolnshire?

The top industries in Lincolnshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (38 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (28 companies), Dormant Company (25 companies).

How fast is Lincolnshire growing as a business hub?

8.7% of currently active companies in Lincolnshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lincolnshire?

Our database contains 6,843 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lincolnshire. The largest category is Governance with 2,827 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lincolnshire?

The oldest company registration in Lincolnshire dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.