Companies in Witham

United Kingdom|46.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
2,032
Active

2,032 active companies are registered in Witham with Companies House. Out of 2,233 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.6% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 39% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other business support service activities n.e.c., with 108 companies. Witham is home to 37 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 70 government contracts worth £202.0M in total. The average company age is 9.9 years. The earliest company registration in Witham dates back to 1913.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

2,032
Active Companies
2,233
Total Registered
1913
Oldest Company
46.6%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
36%
46%
Pre-1990: 66
1990s: 145
2000s: 209
2010s: 793
2020s: 1,020

Data Signals

Governance
6,3015 src
Financial
4,05710 src
Compliance
1,30314 src
Risk
1,0527 src
Trade
2061 src
quality
843 src
growth
732 src
ESG
424 src
operational
281 src
innovation
82 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Witham is 9.9 years old. There are 37 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

9.9 yrs
Avg company age
37
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (42%)Medium: 4 (8%)Large: 26 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Witham have been awarded 70 government contracts with a combined value of £202.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Witham?

There are 2,032 active companies registered in Witham, out of 2,233 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Witham?

The top industries in Witham include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (108 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (108 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (101 companies).

How fast is Witham growing as a business hub?

46.6% of currently active companies in Witham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Witham?

Our database contains 13,155 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Witham. The largest category is Governance with 6,301 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Witham?

The oldest company registration in Witham dates back to 1913, spanning over 113 years of business history.

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