Companies in Antrim

United Kingdom|56.9% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,168
Active

1,168 active companies are registered in Antrim with Companies House. Out of 1,417 companies ever registered here, 164 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (73%) 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 79 companies. Antrim is home to 30 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 34 government contracts worth £128.5M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,168
Active Companies
1,417
Total Registered
1959
Oldest Company
56.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
27%
61%
Pre-1990: 29
1990s: 29
2000s: 101
2010s: 382
2020s: 855

Data Signals

Governance
4,8124 src
Financial
3,7958 src
Risk
5566 src
Compliance
4029 src
Trade
2352 src
quality
993 src
growth
492 src
innovation
462 src
ESG
164 src
operational
51 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Antrim is 8 years old. There are 30 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
30
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 25 (52%)Medium: 5 (10%)Large: 18 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Antrim have been awarded 34 government contracts with a combined value of £128.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Antrim?

There are 1,168 active companies registered in Antrim, out of 1,417 total. 164 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Antrim?

The top industries in Antrim include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (79 companies), Other human health activities (37 companies), Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. (36 companies).

How fast is Antrim growing as a business hub?

56.9% of currently active companies in Antrim were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Antrim?

Our database contains 10,016 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Antrim. The largest category is Governance with 4,812 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Antrim?

The oldest company registration in Antrim dates back to 1959, spanning over 67 years of business history.

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