Companies in Aberdeen

United Kingdom|49.3% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
13,218
Active

13,218 active companies are based in Aberdeen according to Companies House records. Out of 15,992 companies ever registered here, 1,161 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (59%) 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 907 companies. The area hosts 421 large enterprises, 274 small firms. Aberdeen is home to 253 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 180 government contracts worth £96.9M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Aberdeen dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

13,218
Active Companies
15,992
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
49.3%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
32%
49%
Pre-1990: 513
1990s: 598
2000s: 1,769
2010s: 5,100
2020s: 7,810

Top Industries

Other business support service activities n.e.c.907→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate684→Management consultancy activities other than financial management655→Buying and selling of own real estate507→Other432→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.402→Other engineering activities399→Other service activities n.e.c.378→Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities337→Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction336→

Data Signals

Governance
40,8955 src
Financial
25,56410 src
Compliance
8,01014 src
Risk
7,85210 src
Trade
1,7682 src
quality
5584 src
ESG
5385 src
innovation
3932 src
growth
2192 src
operational
1411 src
corporate_structure
1141 src
regulatory
21 src

Top Companies in Aberdeen

HIGHLAND FUELS LIMITED
Wholesale of other fuels and related productsEst. 195794 signals
WOOD GROUP UK LIMITED
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extractionEst. 2006145 signals
DINGBRO LIMITED
Sale of other motor vehiclesEst. 198296 signals
HYDRASUN LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 197686 signals
MACDUFF SHELLFISH (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscsEst. 198784 signals
KARRO FOOD LIMITED
Processing and preserving of meatEst. 2001104 signals
PETROFAC FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extractionEst. 1981100 signals
ENERMECH LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200841 signals
ASCO UK LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 195496 signals
RWG (REPAIR & OVERHAULS) LIMITED
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle enginesEst. 198974 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Aberdeen is 9.7 years old. There are 253 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
253
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 274 (38%)Medium: 26 (4%)Large: 421 (58%)

Government Investment

Companies in Aberdeen have been awarded 180 government contracts with a combined value of £96.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Aberdeen?

There are 13,218 active companies registered in Aberdeen, out of 15,992 total. 1,161 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Aberdeen?

The top industries in Aberdeen include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (907 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (684 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (655 companies).

How fast is Aberdeen growing as a business hub?

49.3% of currently active companies in Aberdeen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Aberdeen?

Our database contains 86,054 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Aberdeen. The largest category is Governance with 40,895 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Aberdeen?

The oldest company registration in Aberdeen dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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