In 2025, there were estimated to be around 3.18 million business sites, or local units for VAT/PAYE based enterprises in the United Kingdom, compared with 3.17 million in the previous year.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (September 24, 2025). Number of local units in VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2025 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/319917/uk-business-locations/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Number of local units in VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2025 (in millions)." Chart. September 24, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/319917/uk-business-locations/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2025). Number of local units in VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2025 (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/319917/uk-business-locations/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Number of Local Units in Vat And/or Paye Based Enterprises in The United Kingdom from 2012 to 2025 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Sep 2025, /statistics/319917/uk-business-locations/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Number of local units in VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2025 (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/319917/uk-business-locations/ (last visited July 23, 2026)
Number of local units in VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2025 (in millions) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), September 24, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/319917/uk-business-locations/
