Companies in South Lanarkshire

United Kingdom|7.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
233
Active

233 active companies are registered in South Lanarkshire with Companies House. Out of 248 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 43% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other, with 94 companies. The average company age is 17.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in South Lanarkshire dates back to 1922.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

233
Active Companies
248
Total Registered
1922
Oldest Company
7.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 17.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
40%
40%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 19
2000s: 100
2010s: 100
2020s: 19

Data Signals

Governance
5842 src
Financial
3067 src
Compliance
1135 src
Risk
895 src
Trade
231 src
quality
172 src
operational
61 src
ESG
41 src
growth
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in South Lanarkshire is 17.4 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

17.4 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (33%)Medium: 1 (17%)Large: 3 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in South Lanarkshire have been awarded 1 government contracts with a combined value of £8.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in South Lanarkshire?

There are 233 active companies registered in South Lanarkshire, out of 248 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in South Lanarkshire?

The top industries in South Lanarkshire include Other (94 companies), Non-trading company (17 companies), Development of building projects (10 companies).

How fast is South Lanarkshire growing as a business hub?

7.7% of currently active companies in South Lanarkshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in South Lanarkshire?

Our database contains 1,143 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in South Lanarkshire. The largest category is Governance with 584 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in South Lanarkshire?

The oldest company registration in South Lanarkshire dates back to 1922, spanning over 104 years of business history.

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