Companies in Antrim

United Kingdom|57.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,193
Active

1,193 active companies are registered in Antrim with Companies House. Out of 1,319 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) 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 32 government contracts worth £126.3M in total. The average company age is 7.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,193
Active Companies
1,319
Total Registered
1959
Oldest Company
57.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
58%
Pre-1990: 30
1990s: 29
2000s: 103
2010s: 392
2020s: 765

Data Signals

Governance
3,6262 src
Financial
2,1008 src
Compliance
6958 src
Risk
4725 src
Trade
1381 src
quality
492 src
growth
332 src
innovation
182 src
ESG
174 src
operational
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Antrim is 7.8 years old. There are 31 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

7.8 yrs
Avg company age
31
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 22 (50%)Medium: 4 (9%)Large: 18 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Antrim have been awarded 32 government contracts with a combined value of £126.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Antrim?

There are 1,193 active companies registered in Antrim, out of 1,319 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.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), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (41 companies), Other human health activities (39 companies).

How fast is Antrim growing as a business hub?

57.6% 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 7,154 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Antrim. The largest category is Governance with 3,626 signals from 2 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.