Companies in Perthshire

United Kingdom|7% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
402
Active

402 active companies are registered in Perthshire with Companies House. Out of 408 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 99% survival rate. 52% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Perthshire's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 120 companies. The average company age is 30.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Perthshire dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

402
Active Companies
408
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 30 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
26%
25%
38%
Pre-1990: 106
1990s: 103
2000s: 153
2010s: 18
2020s: 28

Data Signals

Financial
9678 src
Governance
9383 src
Compliance
3029 src
Risk
2197 src
Trade
582 src
ESG
505 src
quality
392 src
innovation
332 src
operational
91 src
growth
51 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Perthshire is 30 years old. There are 10 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

30 yrs
Avg company age
10
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (33%)Large: 8 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Perthshire have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £5.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Perthshire?

There are 402 active companies registered in Perthshire, out of 408 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Perthshire?

The top industries in Perthshire include Other (120 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (13 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (12 companies).

How fast is Perthshire growing as a business hub?

7% of currently active companies in Perthshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Perthshire?

Our database contains 2,623 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Perthshire. The largest category is Financial with 967 signals from 8 sources.

When was the first company registered in Perthshire?

The oldest company registration in Perthshire dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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