Companies in East Kilbride

United Kingdom|41.4% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 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 Out of 811 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate.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 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 6 government contracts worth £0.5M in total. The average company age is 12.2 years. The earliest company registration in East Kilbride dates back to 1932.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

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

An established business centre with companies averaging 12.2 years of operation.

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

Data Signals

Governance
2,2313 src
Financial
1,4175 src
Risk
5188 src
Compliance
4348 src
Trade
1101 src
ESG
694 src
quality
362 src
operational
121 src
growth
71 src
innovation
42 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in East Kilbride is 12.2 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

12.2 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (36%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 19 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in East Kilbride have been awarded 6 government contracts with a combined value of £0.5M. 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There are 725 active companies registered in East Kilbride, out of 811 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.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 4,840 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in East Kilbride. The largest category is Governance with 2,231 signals from 3 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.