Businesses in South East WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
South East Wales has 29,600 VAT or PAYE registered businesses (2025).
All 5 local authorities in South East Wales, ranked by vat or paye businesses. Data: Office for National Statistics (2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | VAT or PAYE businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 11,825 |
| 2 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | 5,475 |
| 3 | Vale of Glamorgan | 4,445 |
| 4 | Caerphilly | 4,075 |
| 5 | Bridgend | 3,780 |