8,538 active companies are based in Harlow according to Companies House records. Out of 9,986 companies ever registered here, 580 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (68%) 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 970 companies. 52 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Harlow is home to 91 FCA-regulated firms and 73 registered charities. Companies here hold 309 government contracts worth £170.6M in total. The average company age is 8.2 years. The earliest company registration in Harlow dates back to 1907.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
Harlow is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Harlow is 8.2 years old. There are 91 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 73 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Harlow have been awarded 309 government contracts with a combined value of £170.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 8,538 active companies registered in Harlow, out of 9,986 total. 580 (6%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Harlow include Residents property management (970 companies), General medical practice activities (449 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (420 companies).
57.3% of currently active companies in Harlow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 53,468 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Harlow. The largest category is Governance with 26,581 signals from 6 sources.
The oldest company registration in Harlow dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.