Companies in West Lothian

United Kingdom|16% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 9 Sept 2026
206
Active

206 active companies are registered in West Lothian with Companies House. Out of 234 companies ever registered here, 13 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other, with 14 companies. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £7.1M in total. The average company age is 23.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in West Lothian dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

206
Active Companies
234
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
16%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.9 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
16%
44%
10%
15%
Pre-1990: 35
1990s: 37
2000s: 102
2010s: 24
2020s: 36

Data Signals

Governance
6943 src
Financial
5257 src
Risk
1415 src
Compliance
1307 src
quality
222 src
Trade
171 src
operational
171 src
growth
71 src
innovation
22 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in West Lothian is 23.9 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 2 registered charities operate locally.

23.9 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated
2
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (50%)Large: 4 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in West Lothian have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £7.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in West Lothian?

There are 206 active companies registered in West Lothian, out of 234 total. 13 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in West Lothian?

The top industries in West Lothian include Other (14 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (10 companies), Dormant Company (8 companies).

How fast is West Lothian growing as a business hub?

16% of currently active companies in West Lothian were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in West Lothian?

Our database contains 1,557 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in West Lothian. The largest category is Governance with 694 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in West Lothian?

The oldest company registration in West Lothian dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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