Companies in Musselburgh

United Kingdom|56.6% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
985
Active

985 active companies are registered in Musselburgh with Companies House. Out of 1,190 companies ever registered here, 137 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 45 companies. Musselburgh is home to 28 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 8.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

985
Active Companies
1,190
Total Registered
1955
Oldest Company
56.6%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
27%
59%
Pre-1990: 20
1990s: 32
2000s: 107
2010s: 315
2020s: 695

Data Signals

Governance
4,0665 src
Financial
2,9816 src
Risk
5329 src
Compliance
2968 src
Trade
812 src
quality
624 src
ESG
595 src
innovation
92 src
growth
31 src
operational
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Musselburgh is 8 years old. There are 28 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
28
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 20 (74%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 6 (22%)

Government Investment

Companies in Musselburgh have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £0.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Musselburgh?

There are 985 active companies registered in Musselburgh, out of 1,190 total. 137 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Musselburgh?

The top industries in Musselburgh include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (45 companies), Hairdressing and other beauty treatment (39 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (37 companies).

How fast is Musselburgh growing as a business hub?

56.6% of currently active companies in Musselburgh were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Musselburgh?

Our database contains 8,091 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Musselburgh. The largest category is Governance with 4,066 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Musselburgh?

The oldest company registration in Musselburgh dates back to 1955, spanning over 71 years of business history.

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