Companies in Thurso

United Kingdom|50.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
402
Active

402 active companies are registered in Thurso with Companies House. Out of 432 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (54%) 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 23 companies. Companies here hold 55 government contracts worth £23.9M in total. The average company age is 8.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

402
Active Companies
432
Total Registered
1960
Oldest Company
50.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
37%
50%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 12
2000s: 38
2010s: 160
2020s: 217

Data Signals

Governance
1,2533 src
Financial
6806 src
Compliance
2196 src
Risk
1517 src
growth
551 src
quality
482 src
Trade
262 src
operational
121 src
innovation
62 src
ESG
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Thurso is 8 years old. There are 4 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
4
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (75%)Large: 1 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Thurso have been awarded 55 government contracts with a combined value of £23.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Thurso?

There are 402 active companies registered in Thurso, out of 432 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Thurso?

The top industries in Thurso include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (23 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (13 companies), Dormant Company (13 companies).

How fast is Thurso growing as a business hub?

50.2% of currently active companies in Thurso were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Thurso?

Our database contains 2,455 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Thurso. The largest category is Governance with 1,253 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Thurso?

The oldest company registration in Thurso dates back to 1960, spanning over 66 years of business history.

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