Companies in Armagh

Armagh has 0.06% of the UK's active companies registered among its towns and cities, ranking 5th for company formations in Northern Ireland and 76th for the UK as a whole. Out of 4,882 total company incorporations, 34% have been dissolved, with 263 ceasing trading in the last 12 months.The most active industry in Armagh is wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles, making up 21% of active companies, and ranking 70th nationally for this category.

Armagh Quick Company Stats

Out of Armagh's 4,882 total incorporated companies, 514 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 05th of December 2023.

All Time

4,882

Total Incorporations

All Time

3,215

Active Companies

All Time

1,643

Total Dissolved

Last 12 Months

514

Incorporations

Last 12 Months

509

Active Companies

Last 12 Months

263

Dissolved

Armagh's Industries & Business Types

The most common industries in Armagh are wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles; construction; and real estate activities. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in Armagh are classified as other letting and operating of own or leased real estate; retail sale via mail order houses or via internet; and buying and selling of own real estate.

Top 20 Armagh Industries

Industry Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Professional, scientific and technical activities 441 306 133
Accommodation and food service activities 388 257 127
Manufacturing 351 251 96
Administrative and support service activities 384 234 148
Other service activities 261 170 91
Human health and social work activities 229 162 67
Information and communication 278 142 136
Transportation and storage 212 114 97
Financial and insurance activities 149 108 41
Arts, entertainment and recreation 182 106 75
Education 85 57 28
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 64 47 17
Activities of households as employers 51 33 16
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 35 24 11
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 13 7 6
Mining and Quarrying 12 7 5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 5 2 3

Top 20 Business Type Classifications in Armagh

Business Classification Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 163 111 52
Development of building projects 173 105 61
Construction of domestic buildings 128 84 42
Other business support service activities 153 81 70
Freight transport by road 145 79 65
Other service activities 104 59 45
Management consultancy activities other than financial management 87 57 30
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 75 54 21
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 82 52 29
Activities of other holding companies 55 50 5
Other human health activities 72 47 25
Electrical installation 59 44 14
Other specialised construction activities 71 44 26
Information technology consultancy activities 85 44 41
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating 54 43 11
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 64 42 22
Construction of commercial buildings 63 38 21

Businesses Statistics for Armagh's Towns, Cities, and Villages

We have collected business information and formation statistics for 9 locations within Armagh.

Name Companies Incorporated Active Companies Dissolved
Armagh 972 635 330
Bessbrook 169 106 63
Camlough 51 26 25
Craigavon and Aghacommon 3,146 2,100 1,032
Crossmaglen 99 64 34
Keady 162 106 55
Markethill 109 68 41
Richhill 63 36 26
Tandragee 111 74 37

Frequently Asked Questions about Business in Armagh

How many companies are there in Armagh?

There are 3,215 active companies in Armagh as of Dec 2023. In total, 4,882 companies have been incorporated, and 1,643 have been dissolved.

What is the most common type of company in Armagh?

Most companies in Armagh are categorised under: professional, scientific and technical activities. This accounts for 306 companies.

What are the most common SIC codes in Armagh?

The most common SIC codes used by companies in Armagh are: take-away food shops and mobile food stands; development of building projects; and construction of domestic buildings.

Last updated: 05 Dec 2023 21:10