Businesses in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked

Essex has 81,100 VAT or PAYE registered businesses (2025).

All 14 local authorities in Essex, ranked by vat or paye businesses. Data: Office for National Statistics (2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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RankLocal authorityVAT or PAYE businesses
1Epping Forest8,535
2Chelmsford8,180
3Basildon7,635
4Colchester7,400
5Thurrock6,995
6Southend-on-Sea6,975
7Braintree6,600
8Uttlesford5,660
9Tendring4,775
10Brentwood4,370
11Rochford3,740
12Harlow3,495
13Maldon3,460
14Castle Point3,260