Companies in Launceston

United Kingdom|45.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
949
Active

949 active companies are registered in Launceston with Companies House. Out of 1,017 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.8% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 40 companies. Launceston is home to 27 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 10.2 years. The earliest company registration in Launceston dates back to 1897.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

949
Active Companies
1,017
Total Registered
1897
Oldest Company
45.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
17%
31%
46%
Pre-1990: 26
1990s: 42
2000s: 168
2010s: 315
2020s: 466

Data Signals

Governance
2,9715 src
Financial
1,95510 src
Compliance
5809 src
Risk
4488 src
Trade
811 src
quality
693 src
operational
281 src
ESG
144 src
innovation
52 src
growth
52 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Launceston is 10.2 years old. There are 27 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 19 registered charities operate locally.

10.2 yrs
Avg company age
27
FCA regulated
19
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (37%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 20 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Launceston have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Launceston?

There are 949 active companies registered in Launceston, out of 1,017 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Launceston?

The top industries in Launceston include Residents property management (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies), Development of building projects (32 companies).

How fast is Launceston growing as a business hub?

45.8% 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 6,157 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Launceston. The largest category is Governance with 2,971 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.