Find out exactly how old any UK company is - incorporation date and precise age in years, months, and days.
How Company Age Is Calculated
A company's age is calculated from its date of incorporation at Companies House. This date never changes, even if the company changes its name, directors, or registered address.
Why Company Age Matters
Credibility - older companies are often perceived as more established
Credit scoring - company age is a factor in business credit assessments
Tender requirements - some contracts require a minimum trading history
Insurance - some insurers require a minimum company age
Due diligence - age helps assess the track record of a business
Incorporation vs Trading Age
A company's incorporation date may differ from when it started trading. Some companies are formed as dormant shells and activated later. Sole traders who convert to a limited company will have a newer incorporation date than their actual trading history.