Latest figures show that Berkshire is now home to more than 80,000 companies for the first time – highlighting its popularity as a place to do business.
A total of 80,015 businesses are registered in the county, according to company secretarial and formations specialists Inform Direct, based on statistics from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
This milestone announcement follows Berkshire enjoying a record year for company formations during 2023, when 10,571 new businesses were established.
John Korchak, managing director at Inform Direct, said: “These latest figures show that Berkshire clearly provides a supportive environment for new business ventures.
“With excellent transport connectivity, it is attracting a range of industries including digital technology, the film and TV creative sector, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, supported by world-renowned institutions such as the University of Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital and the Rutherford Cancer Centre. Berkshire also offers excellent access to green spaces making it a great place to live, as well as to work.”
Inform Direct is a company secretarial and formation specialist, and its award-winning software currently supports 400,000 UK companies.
It has recently been awarded a Feefo Platinum rating for the fifth time in recognition of its outstanding customer service.
