3,002 active companies are registered in Stirling with Companies House. Out of 3,507 companies ever registered here, 317 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (56%) 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, with 336 companies. 58 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Stirling is home to 69 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 21 government contracts worth £70.5M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Stirling dates back to 1882.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.
The average active company in Stirling is 9.7 years old. There are 69 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 20 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Stirling have been awarded 21 government contracts with a combined value of £70.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 3,002 active companies registered in Stirling, out of 3,507 total. 317 (9%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Stirling include Other (336 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (183 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (121 companies).
46% of currently active companies in Stirling were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 25,060 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Stirling. The largest category is Governance with 12,173 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in Stirling dates back to 1882, spanning over 144 years of business history.