Companies in Scotland

United Kingdom|65% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
117
Active

117 active companies are registered in Scotland with Companies House. Out of 126 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 65% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is retail sale via mail order houses or via internet, with 14 companies. The average company age is 8.5 years. The earliest company registration in Scotland dates back to 1949.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

117
Active Companies
126
Total Registered
1949
Oldest Company
65%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
11%
13%
65%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 8
2000s: 14
2010s: 17
2020s: 82

Data Signals

Governance
2993 src
Financial
1574 src
Risk
525 src
Compliance
457 src
ESG
133 src
Trade
101 src
quality
32 src
operational
21 src
innovation
11 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Scotland is 8.5 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

8.5 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (33%)Large: 2 (67%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Scotland?

There are 117 active companies registered in Scotland, out of 126 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Scotland?

The top industries in Scotland include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (14 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (7 companies).

How fast is Scotland growing as a business hub?

65% of currently active companies in Scotland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Scotland?

Our database contains 583 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Scotland. The largest category is Governance with 299 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Scotland?

The oldest company registration in Scotland dates back to 1949, spanning over 77 years of business history.

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