Business Environment
The Choice of World Leading Companies
You’ll be in good company in Essex. World leaders in many different market sectors recognise that Essex provides a great environment for business. Almost 60,000 VAT registered companies, more than a quarter of the total in the east of England, operate in Essex. They employ more than 641,000 people and the county is home to an ever-increasing number of early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs.
Our business profile is diverse, with key sectors including financial and business services, ports and logistics, construction, creative and cultural industries, environmental technologies, public sector, health and education, retail and leisure, advanced manufacturing and tourism. You can choose from a good stock of available commercial land and premises for your business.
