Companies in Larne

United Kingdom|55.8% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
886
Active

886 active companies are registered in Larne with Companies House. Out of 1,073 companies ever registered here, 96 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 55.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 41 companies. Larne is home to 19 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Larne dates back to 1912.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

886
Active Companies
1,073
Total Registered
1912
Oldest Company
55.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
35%
55%
Pre-1990: 11
1990s: 21
2000s: 69
2010s: 373
2020s: 588

Data Signals

Governance
3,5434 src
Financial
2,6967 src
Risk
3586 src
Compliance
1436 src
Trade
942 src
quality
872 src
innovation
272 src
growth
62 src
operational
11 src
ESG
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Larne is 7.5 years old. There are 19 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
19
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (27%)Medium: 1 (7%)Large: 10 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Larne have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Larne?

There are 886 active companies registered in Larne, out of 1,073 total. 96 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Larne?

The top industries in Larne include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (41 companies), Dormant Company (41 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (28 companies).

How fast is Larne growing as a business hub?

55.8% of currently active companies in Larne were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Larne?

Our database contains 6,956 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Larne. The largest category is Governance with 3,543 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Larne?

The oldest company registration in Larne dates back to 1912, spanning over 114 years of business history.

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