The number of registered companies in Leicestershire has reached an all-time high of 78,116, up from 75,930 at the end of 2023. Over the past year, 11,209 new businesses were established in the county, according to the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations, which used data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
Leicester led business growth with 5,801 new companies, followed by Charnwood (1,399) and Blaby (868).
Despite economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and geopolitical instability, business activity in the region has remained strong, reflecting resilience among local entrepreneurs.
