Companies in Carmarthen

United Kingdom|50.5% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,178
Active

2,178 active companies are registered in Carmarthen with Companies House. Out of 2,551 companies ever registered here, 155 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 129 companies. Carmarthen is home to 45 FCA-regulated firms and 41 registered charities. The average company age is 8.9 years. The earliest company registration in Carmarthen dates back to 1906.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,178
Active Companies
2,551
Total Registered
1906
Oldest Company
50.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
52%
Pre-1990: 36
1990s: 74
2000s: 288
2010s: 824
2020s: 1,298

Data Signals

Governance
6,6426 src
Financial
4,88610 src
Compliance
1,35011 src
Risk
1,0268 src
quality
3092 src
Trade
1532 src
operational
861 src
ESG
274 src
innovation
232 src
growth
102 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Carmarthen is 8.9 years old. There are 45 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 41 registered charities operate locally.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age
45
FCA regulated
41
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (57%)Medium: 2 (7%)Large: 10 (36%)

Government Investment

Companies in Carmarthen have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £3.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Carmarthen?

There are 2,178 active companies registered in Carmarthen, out of 2,551 total. 155 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Carmarthen?

The top industries in Carmarthen include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (129 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (78 companies), Development of building projects (60 companies).

How fast is Carmarthen growing as a business hub?

50.5% of currently active companies in Carmarthen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Carmarthen?

Our database contains 14,512 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Carmarthen. The largest category is Governance with 6,642 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Carmarthen?

The oldest company registration in Carmarthen dates back to 1906, spanning over 120 years of business history.

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