Companies in Co Antrim

United Kingdom|0.4% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
257
Active

257 active companies are registered in Co Antrim with Companies House. Out of 306 companies ever registered here, 16 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. 49% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Co Antrim's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 23 companies. Co Antrim is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 30.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Co Antrim dates back to 1929.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

257
Active Companies
306
Total Registered
1929
Oldest Company
0.4%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 30.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
21%
21%
57%
Pre-1990: 63
1990s: 63
2000s: 174
2010s: 4
2020s: 2

Data Signals

Governance
1,2013 src
Financial
1,16110 src
Risk
2526 src
Compliance
1747 src
Trade
862 src
quality
632 src
innovation
172 src
operational
71 src
ESG
72 src
growth
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Co Antrim is 30.4 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

30.4 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (35%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 19 (61%)

Government Investment

Companies in Co Antrim have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £55.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Co Antrim?

There are 257 active companies registered in Co Antrim, out of 306 total. 16 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Co Antrim?

The top industries in Co Antrim include Other (23 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (19 companies), Dormant Company (16 companies).

How fast is Co Antrim growing as a business hub?

0.4% of currently active companies in Co Antrim were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Co Antrim?

Our database contains 2,973 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Co Antrim. The largest category is Governance with 1,201 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Co Antrim?

The oldest company registration in Co Antrim dates back to 1929, spanning over 97 years of business history.

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