Companies in Elgin

United Kingdom|54.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,320
Active

1,320 active companies are registered in Elgin with Companies House. Out of 1,415 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 76 companies. Elgin is home to 24 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 38 government contracts worth £4.5B in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Elgin dates back to 1938.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,320
Active Companies
1,415
Total Registered
1938
Oldest Company
54.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
30%
53%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 35
2000s: 150
2010s: 426
2020s: 755

Data Signals

Governance
4,0793 src
Financial
2,5279 src
Compliance
8569 src
Risk
5436 src
quality
1242 src
Trade
612 src
growth
391 src
ESG
274 src
operational
151 src
innovation
72 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Elgin is 8.8 years old. There are 24 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
24
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 11 (26%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 30 (71%)

Government Investment

Companies in Elgin have been awarded 38 government contracts with a combined value of £4454.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Elgin?

There are 1,320 active companies registered in Elgin, out of 1,415 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Elgin?

The top industries in Elgin include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (76 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (52 companies), Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (40 companies).

How fast is Elgin growing as a business hub?

54.2% of currently active companies in Elgin were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Elgin?

Our database contains 8,278 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Elgin. The largest category is Governance with 4,079 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Elgin?

The oldest company registration in Elgin dates back to 1938, spanning over 88 years of business history.

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