Companies in Nairn

United Kingdom|50.1% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
559
Active

559 active companies are registered in Nairn with Companies House. Out of 623 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.1% of active businesses incorporated 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 engineering activities, with 37 companies. Nairn is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Nairn dates back to 1943.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

559
Active Companies
623
Total Registered
1943
Oldest Company
50.1%
Growth (2020s)

Nairn is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
8%
36%
49%
Pre-1990: 23
1990s: 16
2000s: 52
2010s: 227
2020s: 305

Data Signals

Governance
1,6643 src
Financial
9656 src
Compliance
2717 src
Risk
1555 src
quality
342 src
Trade
272 src
operational
101 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
42 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Nairn is 9.1 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
12
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 2 (100%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Nairn?

There are 559 active companies registered in Nairn, out of 623 total. 6 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Nairn?

The top industries in Nairn include Other engineering activities (37 companies), Licensed restaurants (24 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (23 companies).

How fast is Nairn growing as a business hub?

50.1% of currently active companies in Nairn were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Nairn?

Our database contains 3,136 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Nairn. The largest category is Governance with 1,664 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Nairn?

The oldest company registration in Nairn dates back to 1943, spanning over 83 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.