Companies in Launceston

United Kingdom|47% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
941
Active

941 active companies are registered in Launceston with Companies House. Out of 1,076 companies ever registered here, 91 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 42 companies. Launceston is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Launceston dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

941
Active Companies
1,076
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
47%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
30%
49%
Pre-1990: 25
1990s: 40
2000s: 168
2010s: 315
2020s: 518

Data Signals

Governance
3,9745 src
Financial
3,3779 src
Risk
5478 src
Compliance
38611 src
quality
3134 src
Trade
1412 src
operational
261 src
ESG
143 src
growth
62 src
innovation
62 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Launceston is 10.4 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 18 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
18
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (35%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 20 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Launceston have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Launceston?

There are 941 active companies registered in Launceston, out of 1,076 total. 91 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Launceston?

The top industries in Launceston include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (42 companies), Residents property management (39 companies), Development of building projects (32 companies).

How fast is Launceston growing as a business hub?

47% of currently active companies in Launceston were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Launceston?

Our database contains 8,791 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Launceston. The largest category is Governance with 3,974 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Launceston?

The oldest company registration in Launceston 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.