6,376 active companies are based in Newry according to Companies House records. Out of 7,265 companies ever registered here, 504 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 407 companies. 63 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Newry is home to 136 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 49 government contracts worth £262.5M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Newry dates back to 1886.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.
The average active company in Newry is 8.6 years old. There are 136 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Newry have been awarded 49 government contracts with a combined value of £262.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 6,376 active companies registered in Newry, out of 7,265 total. 504 (7%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Newry include Other (407 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (252 companies), Construction of domestic buildings (208 companies).
46.2% of currently active companies in Newry were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 50,466 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Newry. The largest category is Governance with 25,066 signals from 4 sources.
The oldest company registration in Newry dates back to 1886, spanning over 140 years of business history.