Companies in Farnborough

United Kingdom|46.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,639
Active

3,639 active companies are registered in Farnborough with Companies House. Out of 3,986 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.4% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 37% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 196 companies. The area hosts 124 large enterprises, 73 small firms. Farnborough is home to 84 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 564 government contracts worth £6.7B in total. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Farnborough dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,639
Active Companies
3,986
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
46.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
46%
Pre-1990: 155
1990s: 160
2000s: 478
2010s: 1,362
2020s: 1,831

Data Signals

Governance
11,3125 src
Financial
7,89810 src
Compliance
2,97912 src
Risk
1,7049 src
growth
5722 src
Trade
4851 src
ESG
2416 src
quality
1623 src
innovation
862 src
corporate_structure
631 src
operational
451 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Farnborough is 10.2 years old. There are 84 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
84
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 73 (36%)Medium: 4 (2%)Large: 124 (62%)

Government Investment

Companies in Farnborough have been awarded 564 government contracts with a combined value of £6689.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Farnborough?

There are 3,639 active companies registered in Farnborough, out of 3,986 total. 6 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Farnborough?

The top industries in Farnborough include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (196 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (134 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (128 companies).

How fast is Farnborough growing as a business hub?

46.4% of currently active companies in Farnborough were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Farnborough?

Our database contains 25,548 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Farnborough. The largest category is Governance with 11,312 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Farnborough?

The oldest company registration in Farnborough 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.