Companies in Angus

United Kingdom|8.8% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
285
Active

285 active companies are registered in Angus with Companies House. Out of 304 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. 46% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Angus's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 53 companies. Angus is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £1.0M in total. The average company age is 28.1 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Angus dates back to 1945.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

285
Active Companies
304
Total Registered
1945
Oldest Company
8.8%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 28.1 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
24%
19%
40%
9%
Pre-1990: 73
1990s: 58
2000s: 121
2010s: 24
2020s: 28

Data Signals

Governance
1,1154 src
Financial
1,0658 src
Risk
2045 src
Compliance
1007 src
Trade
622 src
quality
192 src
growth
82 src
operational
51 src
innovation
42 src
ESG
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Angus is 28.1 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

28.1 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (45%)Large: 6 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Angus have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £1.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Angus?

There are 285 active companies registered in Angus, out of 304 total. 11 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Angus?

The top industries in Angus include Other (53 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (25 companies), Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds (14 companies).

How fast is Angus growing as a business hub?

8.8% of currently active companies in Angus were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Angus?

Our database contains 2,584 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Angus. The largest category is Governance with 1,115 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Angus?

The oldest company registration in Angus dates back to 1945, spanning over 81 years of business history.

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