Thank you all for your comments. I think the answer will surprise everyone. 
The world’s oldest company is Kong®≠ Gum in Japan. This construction company has been owned and operated by the same family since 578 AD (that’s over 1500 years!!) 
Below are the top 10 oldest companies:
| Year (AD) | Company | Country of origin | Field | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 578 | Kongō Gumi | Japan | Construction | |
| 717 | Hoshi Ryokan | Japan | Hotel | |
| 803 | Haslauer | Austria | Restaurant | |
| 1000 | Goulaine | France | Wine | |
| 1000 | Marinelli | Italy | Foundry | |
| 1040 | Weihenstephan | Germany | Brewery | |
| 1050 | Weltenburger | Germany | Brewery | |
| 1074 | Affligem | Belgium | Brewery | |
| 1120 | Zum Roten Bären | Germany | Hotel | |
| 1126 | Taferne | Austria | Hote |
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