Companies in East Kilbride

United Kingdom|41.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
725
Active

725 active companies are registered in East Kilbride with Companies House. Out of 811 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 41.4% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is other, with 55 companies. East Kilbride is home to 16 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 11.3 years. The earliest company registration in East Kilbride dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

725
Active Companies
811
Total Registered
1932
Oldest Company
41.4%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
16%
31%
40%
Pre-1990: 44
1990s: 58
2000s: 126
2010s: 255
2020s: 328

Data Signals

Governance
2,2284 src
Financial
1,4555 src
Compliance
4599 src
Risk
4237 src
Trade
1051 src
ESG
554 src
quality
282 src
operational
111 src
growth
72 src
innovation
42 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in East Kilbride is 11.3 years old. There are 16 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

11.3 yrs
Avg company age
16
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (33%)Medium: 2 (8%)Large: 14 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in East Kilbride have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in East Kilbride?

There are 725 active companies registered in East Kilbride, out of 811 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in East Kilbride?

The top industries in East Kilbride include Other (55 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (30 companies), Hotels and similar accommodation (26 companies).

How fast is East Kilbride growing as a business hub?

41.4% of currently active companies in East Kilbride were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in East Kilbride?

Our database contains 4,778 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in East Kilbride. The largest category is Governance with 2,228 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in East Kilbride?

The oldest company registration in East Kilbride dates back to 1932, spanning over 94 years of business history.

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