202 active companies are registered in West Lothian with Companies House. Out of 233 companies ever registered here, 18 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other, with 14 companies. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £7.1M in total. The average company age is 24.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in West Lothian dates back to 1900.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 24 years of operation.
The average active company in West Lothian is 24 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in West Lothian have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £7.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 202 active companies registered in West Lothian, out of 233 total. 18 (8%) are no longer active.
The top industries in West Lothian include Other (14 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (10 companies), Dormant Company (8 companies).
16.3% of currently active companies in West Lothian were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 2,024 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in West Lothian. The largest category is Governance with 887 signals from 4 sources.
The oldest company registration in West Lothian dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.