What are the oldest companies in the world?
Here is a list of the oldest companies in the world.
| Company | Year Began | Country | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kongō Gumi | 578 | Japan | Construction |
| 2. | Genda Shigyō Paper Industries | 771 | Japan | Paper |
| 3. | Staffelter Hof Winery | 862 | Germany | Winery |
| 4. | Monnaie de Paris | 864 | France | Mint |
| 5. | Tanaka Iga | 885 | Japan | Religious Goods |
| 6. | Royal Mint | 886 | UK | Mint |
| 7. | Nakamura Shaji | 970 | Japan | Construction |
| 8. | Chateau de Goulaine | 1018 | France | Winery |
| 9. | Shumiya Shinbutsuguten | 1024 | Japan | Religious Goods |
| 10. | Marinelli Bell Foundry | 1040 | Italy | Foundry |