Businesses in Greater ManchesterLocal Authorities Ranked

Greater Manchester has 106,000 VAT or PAYE registered businesses (2025).

All 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester, 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
1Manchester23,715
2Stockport12,100
3Trafford11,485
4Bolton10,560
5Salford10,015
6Wigan9,155
7Bury7,800
8Oldham7,515
9Rochdale7,055
10Tameside6,360