71 active companies are registered in Caithness with Companies House. Out of 75 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 95% survival rate. 44% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Caithness's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 15 companies. Companies here hold 22 government contracts worth £5.8M in total. The average company age is 28.8 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Caithness dates back to 1921.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 28.8 years of operation.
The average active company in Caithness is 28.8 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Caithness have been awarded 22 government contracts with a combined value of £5.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 71 active companies registered in Caithness, out of 75 total. 2 (3%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Caithness include Other (15 companies).
11.3% of currently active companies in Caithness were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 677 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Caithness. The largest category is Governance with 268 signals from 4 sources.
The oldest company registration in Caithness dates back to 1921, spanning over 105 years of business history.