Companies in Shotts

United Kingdom|67.2% formed since 2020|12% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
372
Active

372 active companies are registered in Shotts with Companies House. Out of 474 companies ever registered here, 55 are no longer active — a 78% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 67.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (85%) 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 24 companies. The average company age is 6.4 years. The earliest company registration in Shotts dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

372
Active Companies
474
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
67.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
23%
68%
Pre-1990: 7
1990s: 5
2000s: 28
2010s: 107
2020s: 315

Data Signals

Governance
1,1054 src
Financial
6634 src
Compliance
1677 src
Risk
1246 src
operational
181 src
quality
182 src
Trade
161 src
growth
131 src
ESG
42 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Shotts is 6.4 years old. There are 8 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

6.4 yrs
Avg company age
8
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Medium: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Shotts?

There are 372 active companies registered in Shotts, out of 474 total. 55 (12%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Shotts?

The top industries in Shotts include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (24 companies), Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (22 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (17 companies).

How fast is Shotts growing as a business hub?

67.2% of currently active companies in Shotts were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Shotts?

Our database contains 2,130 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Shotts. The largest category is Governance with 1,105 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Shotts?

The oldest company registration in Shotts dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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