Companies in Linlithgow

United Kingdom|44.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
577
Active

577 active companies are registered in Linlithgow with Companies House. Out of 624 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.7% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 42% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 36 companies. Linlithgow is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 9.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

577
Active Companies
624
Total Registered
1972
Oldest Company
44.7%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
13%
39%
44%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 14
2000s: 83
2010s: 243
2020s: 276

Data Signals

Governance
1,8323 src
Financial
1,1585 src
Compliance
3746 src
Risk
1966 src
Trade
471 src
quality
312 src
growth
82 src
ESG
72 src
operational
51 src
innovation
32 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Linlithgow is 9.1 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

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

Government Investment

Companies in Linlithgow have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Linlithgow?

There are 577 active companies registered in Linlithgow, out of 624 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Linlithgow?

The top industries in Linlithgow include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (36 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (30 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (22 companies).

How fast is Linlithgow growing as a business hub?

44.7% of currently active companies in Linlithgow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Linlithgow?

Our database contains 3,661 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Linlithgow. The largest category is Governance with 1,832 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Linlithgow?

The oldest company registration in Linlithgow dates back to 1972, spanning over 54 years of business history.

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