Companies in Falkirk

United Kingdom|60.1% formed since 2020|13% inactive|Data updated 15 Sept 2026
2,599
Active

2,599 active companies are registered in Falkirk with Companies House. Out of 3,266 companies ever registered here, 409 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) 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 168 companies. Falkirk is home to 63 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.0 years. The earliest company registration in Falkirk dates back to 1905.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,599
Active Companies
3,266
Total Registered
1905
Oldest Company
60.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
62%
Pre-1990: 46
1990s: 55
2000s: 234
2010s: 898
2020s: 1,972

Data Signals

Governance
7,7334 src
Financial
4,5819 src
Compliance
1,35012 src
Risk
1,0467 src
quality
1453 src
Trade
1291 src
operational
491 src
ESG
364 src
innovation
182 src
growth
112 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Falkirk is 7 years old. There are 63 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

7 yrs
Avg company age
63
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 10 (34%)Medium: 6 (21%)Large: 13 (45%)

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There are 2,599 active companies registered in Falkirk, out of 3,266 total. 409 (13%) are no longer active.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 (168 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (109 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (89 companies).

How fast is Falkirk growing as a business hub?

60.1% 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 15,098 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Falkirk. The largest category is Governance with 7,733 signals from 4 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.