Companies in Aberdeen

United Kingdom|49.4% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
13,047
Active

13,047 active companies are based in Aberdeen according to Companies House records. Out of 16,104 companies ever registered here, 1,687 are no longer active — a 81% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.4% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (61%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 882 companies. The area hosts 421 large enterprises, 266 small firms. Aberdeen is home to 252 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 185 government contracts worth £99.5M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Aberdeen dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

13,047
Active Companies
16,104
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
49.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
50%
Pre-1990: 513
1990s: 596
2000s: 1,759
2010s: 5,082
2020s: 7,955

Top Industries

Other business support service activities n.e.c.882→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate679→Management consultancy activities other than financial management649→Buying and selling of own real estate501→Other427→Other engineering activities404→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.390→Other service activities n.e.c.365→Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities337→Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction330→

Data Signals

Governance
54,9476 src
Financial
41,74411 src
Risk
8,53910 src
Compliance
4,54814 src
Trade
2,9242 src
quality
5424 src
ESG
5415 src
innovation
4602 src
growth
2722 src
operational
1411 src
corporate_structure
1141 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Aberdeen

HIGHLAND FUELS LIMITED
Wholesale of other fuels and related productsEst. 195799 signals
WOOD GROUP UK LIMITED
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extractionEst. 2006147 signals
DINGBRO LIMITED
Sale of other motor vehiclesEst. 1982100 signals
HYDRASUN LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 197691 signals
MACDUFF SHELLFISH (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscsEst. 198787 signals
KARRO FOOD LIMITED
Processing and preserving of meatEst. 2001111 signals
CB&I ASSET SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extractionEst. 1981106 signals
ENERMECH LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200845 signals
RWG (REPAIR & OVERHAULS) LIMITED
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle enginesEst. 198979 signals
FUGRO GB (NORTH) MARINE LIMITED
Other engineering activitiesEst. 197936 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Aberdeen is 9.8 years old. There are 252 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
252
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 266 (37%)Medium: 27 (4%)Large: 421 (59%)

Government Investment

Companies in Aberdeen have been awarded 185 government contracts with a combined value of £99.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Aberdeen?

There are 13,047 active companies registered in Aberdeen, out of 16,104 total. 1,687 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Aberdeen?

The top industries in Aberdeen include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (882 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (679 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (649 companies).

How fast is Aberdeen growing as a business hub?

49.4% of currently active companies in Aberdeen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Aberdeen?

Our database contains 114,774 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Aberdeen. The largest category is Governance with 54,947 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Aberdeen?

The oldest company registration in Aberdeen dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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