Companies in Halifax

United Kingdom|54.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
7,704
Active

7,704 active companies are based in Halifax according to Companies House records. Out of 8,637 companies ever registered here, 17 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 395 companies. 97 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Halifax is home to 168 FCA-regulated firms and 78 registered charities. Companies here hold 148 government contracts worth £159.5M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Halifax dates back to 1874.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

7,704
Active Companies
8,637
Total Registered
1874
Oldest Company
54.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
54%
Pre-1990: 208
1990s: 214
2000s: 830
2010s: 2,712
2020s: 4,673

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate395→Buying and selling of own real estate332→Management consultancy activities other than financial management292→Non-specialised wholesale trade236→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet208→Other human health activities182→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.159→Other business support service activities n.e.c.153→Information technology consultancy activities151→Development of building projects150→

Data Signals

Governance
23,4826 src
Financial
15,84210 src
Compliance
4,85818 src
Risk
2,78410 src
quality
7235 src
Trade
6062 src
growth
1842 src
ESG
1066 src
operational
1031 src
innovation
442 src
corporate_structure
391 src
regulatory
11 src

Top Companies in Halifax

TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Primary educationEst. 2009100 signals
DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Non-specialised wholesale tradeEst. 200182 signals
THE NEXT STEP TRUST
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 200627 signals
OVERGATE HOSPICE
Other human health activitiesEst. 198021 signals
HALIFAX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200021 signals
HANSON PLYWOOD LIMITED
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipmentEst. 193828 signals
LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
Other accommodationEst. 199125 signals
SONOCO LIMITED
Manufacture of paper and paperboardEst. 190438 signals
FAN SYSTEMS GROUP LIMITED
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.Est. 195026 signals
DRIVE DEVILBISS SIDHIL LIMITED
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.Est. 195126 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Halifax is 8.6 years old. There are 168 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 78 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
168
FCA regulated
78
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 63 (39%)Medium: 11 (7%)Large: 86 (54%)

Government Investment

Companies in Halifax have been awarded 148 government contracts with a combined value of £159.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Halifax?

There are 7,704 active companies registered in Halifax, out of 8,637 total. 17 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Halifax?

The top industries in Halifax include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (395 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (332 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (292 companies).

How fast is Halifax growing as a business hub?

54.4% of currently active companies in Halifax were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Halifax?

Our database contains 48,772 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Halifax. The largest category is Governance with 23,482 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Halifax?

The oldest company registration in Halifax dates back to 1874, spanning over 152 years of business history.

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