Companies in Birmingham
DistrictWest Midlands
Live companies102,641registered office in Birmingham
New, past 12 months15,87515.5% of live companies
Median age4 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration3,8143.7%
Oldest still active1864incorporated 11 Jul 1864
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
Birmingham, West Midlands
Towns in Birmingham
Live companies by town.
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in Birmingham, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Buying and selling of own real estate 68100 | 6,575 | |
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 4,878 | |
| Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 47910 | 4,103 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 3,370 | |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 56103 | 2,829 | |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management 70229 | 2,717 | |
| Other human health activities 86900 | 2,166 | |
| Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. 64209 | 2,129 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 1,890 | |
| Freight transport by road 49410 | 1,850 | |
| Information technology consultancy activities 62020 | 1,707 | |
| Development of building projects 41100 | 1,598 |
Oldest companies in Birmingham
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Life Assurance Limited 00001419 | Life insurance | 11 Jul 1864 |
| Birmingham Law Society(the) 00005188 | Activities of professional membership organizations | 9 Dec 1870 |
| Public Picture Gallery Fund Birmingham 00005409 | Other service activities n.e.c. | 5 May 1871 |
| Limmer Holdings Limited 00005428 | Non-trading company | 12 May 1871 |
| Birkbeck Securities Limited 00008032 | Activities of head offices | 27 Jan 1874 |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls 00010631 | Primary education | 25 May 1876 |
| Warwickshire Cricket Ground Limited(the) 00021497 | Buying and selling of own real estate | 11 Apr 1885 |
| Downs Crematorium Limited 00021079 | Dormant Company | 25 Apr 1885 |
| The British Pig Association 00022088 | Non-trading company | 25 Jan 1886 |
| Thyssenkrupp Body Stampings Limited 00024190 | Dormant Company | 31 Mar 1887 |
| Mitchells & Butlers Retail Limited 00024542 | Licensed restaurants | 7 Jun 1887 |
| Birmingham City Football Club Limited 00027318 | Activities of sport clubs | 22 Aug 1888 |