Companies in Farnborough

United Kingdom|47.5% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
3,503
Active

3,503 active companies are registered in Farnborough with Companies House. Out of 4,151 companies ever registered here, 394 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 190 companies. The area hosts 119 large enterprises, 63 small firms. Farnborough is home to 83 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 756 government contracts worth £7.5B in total. The average company age is 10.5 years. The earliest company registration in Farnborough dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

3,503
Active Companies
4,151
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
47.5%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
49%
Pre-1990: 160
1990s: 151
2000s: 460
2010s: 1,321
2020s: 2,021

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management190→Information technology consultancy activities135→Buying and selling of own real estate128→Other business support service activities n.e.c.121→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate120→Residents property management96→Construction of domestic buildings69→Business and domestic software development68→Other service activities n.e.c.67→Development of building projects67→

Data Signals

Governance
14,8155 src
Financial
13,26510 src
Compliance
2,12515 src
Risk
2,1209 src
growth
7782 src
Trade
7702 src
innovation
6272 src
quality
3715 src
ESG
2486 src
corporate_structure
891 src
operational
431 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Farnborough

SIEMENS PLC
Manufacture of electronic componentsEst. 1962160 signals
QINETIQ LIMITED
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activitiesEst. 1999411 signals
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS UK LIMITED
Wholesale of radio, television goods & electrical household appliances (other than records, tapes, CD's & video tapes and the equipment used for playing them)Est. 1947223 signals
BMW (UK) LIMITED
Sale of new cars and light motor vehiclesEst. 1978123 signals
CSC COMPUTER SCIENCES LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1969114 signals
ENTSERV UK LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1897109 signals
BAM NUTTALL LIMITED
Construction of roads and motorwaysEst. 1935310 signals
BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES (GB) LIMITED
Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantorsEst. 197696 signals
SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE LIMITED
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1997131 signals
FLUOR LIMITED
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 1976105 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Farnborough is 10.5 years old. There are 83 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

10.5 yrs
Avg company age
83
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 63 (34%)Medium: 3 (2%)Large: 119 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Farnborough have been awarded 756 government contracts with a combined value of £7489.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Farnborough?

There are 3,503 active companies registered in Farnborough, out of 4,151 total. 394 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Farnborough?

The top industries in Farnborough include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (190 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (135 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (128 companies).

How fast is Farnborough growing as a business hub?

47.5% of currently active companies in Farnborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Farnborough?

Our database contains 35,252 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Farnborough. The largest category is Governance with 14,815 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Farnborough?

The oldest company registration in Farnborough dates back to 1897, spanning over 129 years of business history.

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