Companies in Cupar

United Kingdom|49.3% formed since 2020|4% inactive|Data updated 2 Sept 2026
936
Active

936 active companies are registered in Cupar with Companies House. Out of 1,060 companies ever registered here, 45 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 49.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (55%) 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 55 companies. Cupar is home to 14 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £0.8M in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Cupar dates back to 1860.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

936
Active Companies
1,060
Total Registered
1860
Oldest Company
49.3%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
36%
50%
Pre-1990: 34
1990s: 23
2000s: 92
2010s: 376
2020s: 519

Data Signals

Governance
2,8924 src
Financial
1,8278 src
Compliance
5739 src
Risk
4878 src
quality
922 src
Trade
671 src
growth
192 src
ESG
164 src
operational
151 src
innovation
62 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Cupar is 9.2 years old. There are 14 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
14
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (44%)Large: 5 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Cupar have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £0.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Cupar?

There are 936 active companies registered in Cupar, out of 1,060 total. 45 (4%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Cupar?

The top industries in Cupar include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (55 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (41 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (33 companies).

How fast is Cupar growing as a business hub?

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

What data signals are available for companies in Cupar?

Our database contains 5,994 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Cupar. The largest category is Governance with 2,892 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Cupar?

The oldest company registration in Cupar dates back to 1860, spanning over 166 years of business history.

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