Companies in Armagh

United Kingdom|52.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
1,904
Active

1,904 active companies are registered in Armagh with Companies House. Out of 2,074 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) 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 96 companies. Armagh is home to 46 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.4 years. The earliest company registration in Armagh dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

1,904
Active Companies
2,074
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
52.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
38%
52%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 34
2000s: 159
2010s: 786
2020s: 1,074

Data Signals

Governance
6,0473 src
Financial
3,7078 src
Compliance
8699 src
Risk
7157 src
Trade
1212 src
quality
972 src
operational
71 src
growth
72 src
innovation
42 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Armagh is 7.4 years old. There are 46 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 14 registered charities operate locally.

7.4 yrs
Avg company age
46
FCA regulated
14
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 21 (50%)Medium: 5 (12%)Large: 16 (38%)

Government Investment

Companies in Armagh have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Armagh?

There are 1,904 active companies registered in Armagh, out of 2,074 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Armagh?

The top industries in Armagh include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (96 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (78 companies), Freight transport by road (78 companies).

How fast is Armagh growing as a business hub?

52.5% of currently active companies in Armagh were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Armagh?

Our database contains 11,576 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Armagh. The largest category is Governance with 6,047 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Armagh?

The oldest company registration in Armagh dates back to 1898, spanning over 128 years of business history.

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