Companies in Larne

United Kingdom|55.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
878
Active

878 active companies are registered in Larne with Companies House. Out of 1,066 companies ever registered here, 90 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is dormant company, with 41 companies. Larne is home to 20 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Larne dates back to 1912.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

878
Active Companies
1,066
Total Registered
1912
Oldest Company
55.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
36%
55%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 21
2000s: 69
2010s: 375
2020s: 578

Data Signals

Governance
2,6453 src
Financial
1,6046 src
Compliance
3597 src
Risk
2865 src
quality
812 src
Trade
542 src
innovation
262 src
growth
52 src
operational
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Larne is 7.5 years old. There are 20 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
20
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (27%)Medium: 1 (7%)Large: 10 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Larne have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Larne?

There are 878 active companies registered in Larne, out of 1,066 total. 90 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Larne?

The top industries in Larne include Dormant Company (41 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (40 companies), Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (28 companies).

How fast is Larne growing as a business hub?

55.5% of currently active companies in Larne were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Larne?

Our database contains 5,062 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Larne. The largest category is Governance with 2,645 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Larne?

The oldest company registration in Larne dates back to 1912, spanning over 114 years of business history.

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