Companies in Bala

United Kingdom|43.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
132
Active

132 active companies are registered in Bala with Companies House. Out of 146 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.2% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 37% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other holiday and other collective accommodation, with 6 companies. Companies here hold 16 government contracts worth £0.5M in total. The average company age is 11.1 years. The earliest company registration in Bala dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

132
Active Companies
146
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
43.2%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
34%
46%
Pre-1990: 3
1990s: 5
2000s: 20
2010s: 49
2020s: 66

Data Signals

Governance
5564 src
Financial
49910 src
Risk
946 src
Compliance
648 src
Trade
342 src
quality
252 src
ESG
172 src
growth
161 src
operational
71 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bala is 11.1 years old. There are 5 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

11.1 yrs
Avg company age
5
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (25%)Large: 3 (75%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bala have been awarded 16 government contracts with a combined value of £0.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bala?

There are 132 active companies registered in Bala, out of 146 total. 9 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bala?

The top industries in Bala include Other holiday and other collective accommodation (6 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (6 companies).

How fast is Bala growing as a business hub?

43.2% of currently active companies in Bala were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bala?

Our database contains 1,318 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bala. The largest category is Governance with 556 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bala?

The oldest company registration in Bala dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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