8,322 active companies are based in Harlow according to Companies House records. Out of 9,928 companies ever registered here, 914 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 971 companies. 52 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Harlow is home to 91 FCA-regulated firms and 69 registered charities. Companies here hold 314 government contracts worth £172.1M in total. The average company age is 8.4 years. The earliest company registration in Harlow dates back to 1907.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
Harlow is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Harlow is 8.4 years old. There are 91 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 69 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Harlow have been awarded 314 government contracts with a combined value of £172.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 8,322 active companies registered in Harlow, out of 9,928 total. 914 (9%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Harlow include Residents property management (971 companies), General medical practice activities (440 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (398 companies).
57.3% of currently active companies in Harlow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 72,261 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Harlow. The largest category is Governance with 35,418 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Harlow dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.