Advantages of doing business in Fermanagh and Omagh
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Fermanagh and Omagh area
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is an excellent location for doing business.
Local infrastructure
Fermanagh and Omagh businesses benefit from direct access to markets across the world.
There are strong road links to Belfast, the port in Derry City and cross-border into the European Union - .
Local workforce and business supply chains
There are around 116,994 residents in Fermanagh and Omagh.
There are 8,575 businesses operating in Fermanagh and Omagh, which is 11% of all businesses in Northern Ireland. The majority of the base is micro and small businesses:
- 94% micro (0-9 employees)
- 5% small (10-49 employees)
- 1% medium (50-249 employees)
- 0.1% large (250+ employees)
Some major business investors in the council area include Crust and Crumb, Balcas, Terex and Naturelle Consumer Products. Agriculture businesses make up the largest sector in Fermanagh and Omagh:
- 45% agriculture
- 36% services
- 14% construction
- 6% manufacturing
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