Companies in Ramsgate

United Kingdom|54.2% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 10 Sept 2026
2,919
Active

2,919 active companies are registered in Ramsgate with Companies House. Out of 3,485 companies ever registered here, 282 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) 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 162 companies. Ramsgate is home to 50 FCA-regulated firms and 42 registered charities. Companies here hold 19 government contracts worth £12.8M in total. The average company age is 8.3 years. The earliest company registration in Ramsgate dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,919
Active Companies
3,485
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
54.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
55%
Pre-1990: 74
1990s: 73
2000s: 317
2010s: 1,085
2020s: 1,899

Data Signals

Governance
8,8766 src
Financial
5,5918 src
Compliance
1,90812 src
Risk
1,2228 src
quality
2535 src
Trade
2001 src
innovation
432 src
growth
262 src
operational
211 src
ESG
83 src
corporate_structure
31 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Ramsgate is 8.3 years old. There are 50 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 42 registered charities operate locally.

8.3 yrs
Avg company age
50
FCA regulated
42
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 7 (28%)Medium: 5 (20%)Large: 13 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Ramsgate have been awarded 19 government contracts with a combined value of £12.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Ramsgate?

There are 2,919 active companies registered in Ramsgate, out of 3,485 total. 282 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Ramsgate?

The top industries in Ramsgate include Residents property management (162 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (155 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (124 companies).

How fast is Ramsgate growing as a business hub?

54.2% of currently active companies in Ramsgate were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Ramsgate?

Our database contains 18,152 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Ramsgate. The largest category is Governance with 8,876 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Ramsgate?

The oldest company registration in Ramsgate dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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