Companies in Falmouth

United Kingdom|48.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
1,706
Active

1,706 active companies are registered in Falmouth with Companies House. Out of 1,932 companies ever registered here, 111 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 96 companies. Falmouth is home to 27 FCA-regulated firms and 23 registered charities. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £3.9M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Falmouth dates back to 1911.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,706
Active Companies
1,932
Total Registered
1911
Oldest Company
48.2%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
50%
Pre-1990: 69
1990s: 60
2000s: 216
2010s: 617
2020s: 944

Data Signals

Governance
5,3666 src
Financial
4,00210 src
Compliance
1,29413 src
Risk
7539 src
quality
1674 src
Trade
1542 src
innovation
662 src
ESG
476 src
growth
272 src
operational
111 src
corporate_structure
61 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Falmouth is 9.8 years old. There are 27 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 23 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
27
FCA regulated
23
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (55%)Large: 10 (45%)

Government Investment

Companies in Falmouth have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £3.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Falmouth?

There are 1,706 active companies registered in Falmouth, out of 1,932 total. 111 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Falmouth?

The top industries in Falmouth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (96 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (68 companies), Residents property management (65 companies).

How fast is Falmouth growing as a business hub?

48.2% of currently active companies in Falmouth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Falmouth?

Our database contains 11,893 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Falmouth. The largest category is Governance with 5,366 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Falmouth?

The oldest company registration in Falmouth dates back to 1911, spanning over 115 years of business history.

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