Companies in Midlothian

United Kingdom|6.1% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
475
Active

475 active companies are registered in Midlothian with Companies House. Out of 507 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. 42% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Midlothian's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 43 companies. Midlothian is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 20 government contracts worth £2.7M in total. The average company age is 26.2 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Midlothian dates back to 1901.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

475
Active Companies
507
Total Registered
1901
Oldest Company
6.1%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 26.2 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
24%
51%
Pre-1990: 76
1990s: 124
2000s: 258
2010s: 19
2020s: 30

Data Signals

Governance
1,6263 src
Financial
1,1179 src
Risk
4129 src
Compliance
3709 src
Trade
752 src
ESG
685 src
quality
422 src
growth
201 src
innovation
192 src
operational
101 src
corporate_structure
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Midlothian is 26.2 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

26.2 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (30%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 30 (68%)

Government Investment

Companies in Midlothian have been awarded 20 government contracts with a combined value of £2.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Midlothian?

There are 475 active companies registered in Midlothian, out of 507 total. 3 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Midlothian?

The top industries in Midlothian include Other (43 companies), Non-trading company (31 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (22 companies).

How fast is Midlothian growing as a business hub?

6.1% of currently active companies in Midlothian were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Midlothian?

Our database contains 3,764 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Midlothian. The largest category is Governance with 1,626 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Midlothian?

The oldest company registration in Midlothian dates back to 1901, spanning over 125 years of business history.

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