Companies in Perth

United Kingdom|48.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 19 Aug 2026
3,075
Active

3,075 active companies are registered in Perth with Companies House. Out of 3,311 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.2% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 157 companies. 60 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Perth is home to 98 FCA-regulated firms and 26 registered charities. Companies here hold 35 government contracts worth £385.8M in total. The average company age is 9.8 years. The earliest company registration in Perth dates back to 1879.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

3,075
Active Companies
3,311
Total Registered
1879
Oldest Company
48.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
34%
48%
Pre-1990: 125
1990s: 114
2000s: 373
2010s: 1,110
2020s: 1,589

Data Signals

Governance
9,6854 src
Financial
6,5159 src
Compliance
2,20617 src
Risk
1,3708 src
Trade
3051 src
quality
2924 src
innovation
1992 src
ESG
1435 src
operational
651 src
growth
392 src
corporate_structure
71 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Perth is 9.8 years old. There are 98 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 26 registered charities operate locally.

9.8 yrs
Avg company age
98
FCA regulated
26
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 49 (45%)Medium: 4 (4%)Large: 56 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Perth have been awarded 35 government contracts with a combined value of £385.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Perth?

There are 3,075 active companies registered in Perth, out of 3,311 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Perth?

The top industries in Perth include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (157 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (111 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (99 companies).

How fast is Perth growing as a business hub?

48.2% of currently active companies in Perth were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Perth?

Our database contains 20,827 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Perth. The largest category is Governance with 9,685 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Perth?

The oldest company registration in Perth dates back to 1879, spanning over 147 years of business history.

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