Companies in Dublin

United Kingdom|68.8% formed since 2020|2% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
288
Active

288 active companies are registered in Dublin with Companies House. Out of 295 companies ever registered here, 7 are no longer active — a 98% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 68.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) 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, with 288 companies. 79 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. The average company age is 6.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

288
Active Companies
295
Total Registered
1973
Oldest Company
68.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
24%
70%
Pre-1990: 2
1990s: 5
2000s: 11
2010s: 71
2020s: 203

Top Industries

Other288→

Data Signals

Governance
7715 src
Financial
1085 src
Compliance
717 src
Risk
534 src
Trade
432 src
quality
123 src
innovation
122 src
ESG
43 src
growth
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Dublin is 6 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 6 registered charities operate locally.

6 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
6
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 79 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Dublin have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Dublin?

There are 288 active companies registered in Dublin, out of 295 total. 7 (2%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Dublin?

The top industries in Dublin include Other (288 companies).

How fast is Dublin growing as a business hub?

68.8% of currently active companies in Dublin were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Dublin?

Our database contains 1,076 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Dublin. The largest category is Governance with 771 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Dublin?

The oldest company registration in Dublin dates back to 1973, spanning over 53 years of business history.

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