124 active companies are registered in Stromness with Companies House. Out of 146 companies ever registered here, 17 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 40.3% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (52%) 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 service activities n.e.c., with 8 companies. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £1.4M in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Stromness dates back to 1924.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.
The average active company in Stromness is 10.4 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Stromness have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £1.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 124 active companies registered in Stromness, out of 146 total. 17 (12%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Stromness include Other service activities n.e.c. (8 companies), Hotels and similar accommodation (7 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (7 companies).
40.3% of currently active companies in Stromness were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 964 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Stromness. The largest category is Governance with 393 signals from 3 sources.
The oldest company registration in Stromness dates back to 1924, spanning over 102 years of business history.