Companies in Armagh

United Kingdom|53.8% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,903
Active

1,903 active companies are registered in Armagh with Companies House. Out of 2,197 companies ever registered here, 161 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 53.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (62%) 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 103 companies. Armagh is home to 48 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £1.0M in total. The average company age is 7.6 years. The earliest company registration in Armagh dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,903
Active Companies
2,197
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
53.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
36%
55%
Pre-1990: 21
1990s: 33
2000s: 154
2010s: 777
2020s: 1,185

Data Signals

Governance
7,9214 src
Financial
6,1039 src
Risk
8118 src
Compliance
4098 src
Trade
2282 src
quality
1092 src
growth
212 src
operational
71 src
innovation
42 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Armagh is 7.6 years old. There are 48 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 14 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
48
FCA regulated
14
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (47%)Medium: 4 (11%)Large: 16 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Armagh have been awarded 8 government contracts with a combined value of £1.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Armagh?

There are 1,903 active companies registered in Armagh, out of 2,197 total. 161 (7%) are no longer active.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 (103 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (84 companies), Freight transport by road (74 companies).

How fast is Armagh growing as a business hub?

53.8% 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 15,615 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Armagh. The largest category is Governance with 7,921 signals from 4 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.