Companies in Lanarkshire

United Kingdom|6.5% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
371
Active

371 active companies are registered in Lanarkshire with Companies House. Out of 438 companies ever registered here, 29 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. 45% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Lanarkshire's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 82 companies. Lanarkshire is home to 21 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 24.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Lanarkshire dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

371
Active Companies
438
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
6.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
21%
37%
17%
Pre-1990: 74
1990s: 94
2000s: 162
2010s: 76
2020s: 32

Data Signals

Governance
1,4854 src
Financial
1,35510 src
Risk
3097 src
Compliance
17810 src
Trade
862 src
ESG
774 src
quality
363 src
innovation
332 src
operational
281 src
growth
112 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lanarkshire is 24.5 years old. There are 21 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

24.5 yrs
Avg company age
21
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (26%)Medium: 6 (17%)Large: 20 (57%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lanarkshire have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lanarkshire?

There are 371 active companies registered in Lanarkshire, out of 438 total. 29 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lanarkshire?

The top industries in Lanarkshire include Other (82 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (24 companies), Dormant Company (16 companies).

How fast is Lanarkshire growing as a business hub?

6.5% of currently active companies in Lanarkshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lanarkshire?

Our database contains 3,601 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Lanarkshire. The largest category is Governance with 1,485 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lanarkshire?

The oldest company registration in Lanarkshire dates back to 1898, spanning over 128 years of business history.

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