Companies in Linlithgow

United Kingdom|49.6% formed since 2020|9% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
552
Active

552 active companies are registered in Linlithgow with Companies House. Out of 640 companies ever registered here, 59 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 36 companies. Linlithgow is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 8.4 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

552
Active Companies
640
Total Registered
1972
Oldest Company
49.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
35%
51%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 9
2000s: 71
2010s: 219
2020s: 323

Data Signals

Governance
2,3005 src
Financial
1,8376 src
Risk
2487 src
Compliance
2036 src
Trade
712 src
quality
352 src
growth
92 src
ESG
82 src
innovation
52 src
operational
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Linlithgow is 8.4 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8.4 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (67%)Large: 2 (33%)

Government Investment

Companies in Linlithgow have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Linlithgow?

There are 552 active companies registered in Linlithgow, out of 640 total. 59 (9%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Linlithgow?

The top industries in Linlithgow include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (36 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (29 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (23 companies).

How fast is Linlithgow growing as a business hub?

49.6% of currently active companies in Linlithgow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Linlithgow?

Our database contains 4,720 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Linlithgow. The largest category is Governance with 2,300 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Linlithgow?

The oldest company registration in Linlithgow dates back to 1972, spanning over 54 years of business history.

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