Companies in Antrim

United Kingdom|57.1% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
1,182
Active

1,182 active companies are registered in Antrim with Companies House. Out of 1,403 companies ever registered here, 107 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 80 companies. Antrim is home to 31 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 34 government contracts worth £128.6M in total. The average company age is 7.9 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,182
Active Companies
1,403
Total Registered
1959
Oldest Company
57.1%
Growth (2020s)

Antrim is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
28%
61%
Pre-1990: 29
1990s: 29
2000s: 101
2010s: 382
2020s: 842

Data Signals

Governance
3,5413 src
Financial
2,2107 src
Compliance
7069 src
Risk
4676 src
Trade
1361 src
quality
942 src
innovation
452 src
growth
362 src
ESG
164 src
operational
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Antrim is 7.9 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

7.9 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (53%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 18 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Antrim have been awarded 34 government contracts with a combined value of £128.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Antrim?

There are 1,182 active companies registered in Antrim, out of 1,403 total. 107 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Antrim?

The top industries in Antrim include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (80 companies), Other human health activities (38 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (36 companies).

How fast is Antrim growing as a business hub?

57.1% of currently active companies in Antrim were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Antrim?

Our database contains 7,257 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Antrim. The largest category is Governance with 3,541 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Antrim?

The oldest company registration in Antrim dates back to 1959, spanning over 67 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.