Companies in Scotland

Scotland220 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-09-06
1,999Active Companies

The Scotland region has 1,999 active companies across 220 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 15,451 firms. The average company age is 9.1 years. Top business centres include GLASGOW (67,288) and EDINBURGH (57,122).

1,999
Active
138
Dissolved
220
Locations
9.1y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
10%
33%
50%
Pre-1990: 7,463
1990s: 9,319
2000s: 29,670
2010s: 95,346
2020s: 143,472
Top Locations in Scotland
GLASGOW67,288 companiesEDINBURGH57,122 companiesABERDEEN13,199 companiesDUNDEE9,137 companiesDOUGLAS5,801 companiesINVERNESS4,130 companiesHAMILTON3,945 companiesPAISLEY3,648 companiesAYR3,290 companiesPERTH3,089 companiesSTIRLING3,074 companiesDUNFERMLINE3,063 companiesKILMARNOCK2,962 companiesMOTHERWELL2,923 companiesFALKIRK2,637 companies
Leading Industries
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate15,451›Buying and selling of own real estate10,087›Other business support service activities n.e.c.8,925›Management consultancy activities other than financial management8,914›Other service activities n.e.c.6,062›Take-away food shops and mobile food stands5,132›Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet5,122›Development of building projects4,315›Hairdressing and other beauty treatment4,308›Information technology consultancy activities4,167›
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotland

How many companies are in Scotland?

There are 1,999 active companies registered in Scotland, out of 2,341 total (including 138 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Scotland?

The top business locations in Scotland are: GLASGOW (67,288), EDINBURGH (57,122), ABERDEEN (13,199), DUNDEE (9,137), DOUGLAS (5,801).

What are the top industries in Scotland?

The leading industries in Scotland by active company count are: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (15,451), Buying and selling of own real estate (10,087), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (8,925).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-09-06.