Companies in Burntisland

United Kingdom|56.1% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 11 Sept 2026
264
Active

264 active companies are registered in Burntisland with Companies House. Out of 306 companies ever registered here, 21 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 56.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) 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 22 companies. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £204.3M in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Burntisland dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

264
Active Companies
306
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
56.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
28%
56%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 5
2000s: 35
2010s: 86
2020s: 171

Data Signals

Governance
7853 src
Financial
5597 src
Compliance
1728 src
Risk
1227 src
quality
282 src
Trade
171 src
growth
122 src
ESG
113 src
innovation
52 src
operational
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Burntisland is 9.1 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 3 (60%)Large: 2 (40%)

Government Investment

Companies in Burntisland have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £204.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Burntisland?

There are 264 active companies registered in Burntisland, out of 306 total. 21 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Burntisland?

The top industries in Burntisland include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (22 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (13 companies), Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (10 companies).

How fast is Burntisland growing as a business hub?

56.1% of currently active companies in Burntisland were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Burntisland?

Our database contains 1,714 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Burntisland. The largest category is Governance with 785 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Burntisland?

The oldest company registration in Burntisland dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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