Companies in Dunfermline

United Kingdom|57.1% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 8 Sept 2026
3,054
Active

3,054 active companies are registered in Dunfermline with Companies House. Out of 3,957 companies ever registered here, 382 are no longer active — a 77% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 57.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (71%) 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 193 companies. Dunfermline is home to 74 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 45 government contracts worth £43.4M in total. The average company age is 7.6 years. The earliest company registration in Dunfermline dates back to 1918.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

3,054
Active Companies
3,957
Total Registered
1918
Oldest Company
57.1%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
55%
Pre-1990: 75
1990s: 98
2000s: 338
2010s: 1,226
2020s: 2,162

Data Signals

Governance
9,2034 src
Financial
5,8238 src
Compliance
1,77912 src
Risk
1,2968 src
quality
1943 src
Trade
1881 src
ESG
1004 src
growth
502 src
operational
321 src
innovation
292 src
corporate_structure
71 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Dunfermline is 7.6 years old. There are 74 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

7.6 yrs
Avg company age
74
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 26 (57%)Large: 20 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Dunfermline have been awarded 45 government contracts with a combined value of £43.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Dunfermline?

There are 3,054 active companies registered in Dunfermline, out of 3,957 total. 382 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Dunfermline?

The top industries in Dunfermline include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (193 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (114 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (112 companies).

How fast is Dunfermline growing as a business hub?

57.1% of currently active companies in Dunfermline were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Dunfermline?

Our database contains 18,702 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Dunfermline. The largest category is Governance with 9,203 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Dunfermline?

The oldest company registration in Dunfermline dates back to 1918, spanning over 108 years of business history.

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