Companies in Castle Douglas

United Kingdom|46.7% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
415
Active

415 active companies are registered in Castle Douglas with Companies House. Out of 469 companies ever registered here, 29 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 46.7% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 28 companies. The average company age is 10.8 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

415
Active Companies
469
Total Registered
1966
Oldest Company
46.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
29%
48%
Pre-1990: 19
1990s: 34
2000s: 55
2010s: 135
2020s: 220

Data Signals

Governance
1,2034 src
Financial
7576 src
Compliance
2129 src
Risk
2047 src
quality
1072 src
Trade
392 src
ESG
164 src
operational
121 src
innovation
122 src
growth
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Castle Douglas is 10.8 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.

10.8 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
1
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (22%)Medium: 1 (11%)Large: 6 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Castle Douglas have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Castle Douglas?

There are 415 active companies registered in Castle Douglas, out of 469 total. 29 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Castle Douglas?

The top industries in Castle Douglas include Other (28 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (18 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (16 companies).

How fast is Castle Douglas growing as a business hub?

46.7% of currently active companies in Castle Douglas were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Castle Douglas?

Our database contains 2,568 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Castle Douglas. The largest category is Governance with 1,203 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Castle Douglas?

The oldest company registration in Castle Douglas dates back to 1966, spanning over 60 years of business history.

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