Companies in Falkirk

United Kingdom|60.6% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 29 Oct 2026
2,600
Active

2,600 active companies are registered in Falkirk with Companies House. Out of 3,298 companies ever registered here, 430 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (77%) 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 172 companies. Falkirk is home to 62 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.1 years. The earliest company registration in Falkirk dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,600
Active Companies
3,298
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
60.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
62%
Pre-1990: 47
1990s: 55
2000s: 232
2010s: 894
2020s: 2,009

Data Signals

Governance
10,7775 src
Financial
7,52510 src
Risk
1,2127 src
Compliance
73711 src
Trade
2352 src
quality
1453 src
operational
511 src
ESG
364 src
innovation
172 src
growth
152 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Falkirk is 7.1 years old. There are 62 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
62
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (33%)Medium: 6 (22%)Large: 12 (44%)

Government Investment

Companies in Falkirk have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Falkirk?

There are 2,600 active companies registered in Falkirk, out of 3,298 total. 430 (13%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Falkirk?

The top industries in Falkirk include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (172 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (107 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (88 companies).

How fast is Falkirk growing as a business hub?

60.6% of currently active companies in Falkirk were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Falkirk?

Our database contains 20,750 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Falkirk. The largest category is Governance with 10,777 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Falkirk?

The oldest company registration in Falkirk dates back to 1905, spanning over 121 years of business history.

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