Companies in Dunfermline

United Kingdom|56.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
3,100
Active

3,100 active companies are registered in Dunfermline with Companies House. Out of 3,684 companies ever registered here, 12 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 188 companies. Dunfermline is home to 66 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £43.7M in total. The average company age is 7.5 years. The earliest company registration in Dunfermline dates back to 1918.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

3,100
Active Companies
3,684
Total Registered
1918
Oldest Company
56.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
33%
53%
Pre-1990: 69
1990s: 96
2000s: 341
2010s: 1,225
2020s: 1,953

Data Signals

Governance
9,4163 src
Financial
5,4029 src
Compliance
1,70111 src
Risk
1,0107 src
Trade
1821 src
quality
1493 src
ESG
884 src
growth
482 src
operational
311 src
innovation
192 src
corporate_structure
41 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Dunfermline is 7.5 years old. There are 66 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.

7.5 yrs
Avg company age
66
FCA regulated
13
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 29 (59%)Large: 20 (41%)

Government Investment

Companies in Dunfermline have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £43.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Dunfermline?

There are 3,100 active companies registered in Dunfermline, out of 3,684 total. 12 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Dunfermline?

The top industries in Dunfermline include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (188 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (125 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (115 companies).

How fast is Dunfermline growing as a business hub?

56.6% of currently active companies in Dunfermline were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Dunfermline?

Our database contains 18,051 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Dunfermline. The largest category is Governance with 9,416 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Dunfermline?

The oldest company registration in Dunfermline dates back to 1918, spanning over 108 years of business history.

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