Companies in Scotland

Scotland5 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-05
152,797Active Companies

Scotland is a major UK business region with 152,797 active companies spread across 5 locations. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 14,958 firms. The average company age is 9.0 years. Top business centres include GLASGOW (67,891) and EDINBURGH (56,473).

152,797
Active
19,093
Dissolved
5
Locations
9.0y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
11%
34%
49%
Pre-1990: 7,662
1990s: 9,585
2000s: 30,720
2010s: 99,622
2020s: 142,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Scotland

How many companies are in Scotland?

There are 152,797 active companies registered in Scotland, out of 171,890 total (including 19,093 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Scotland?

The top business locations in Scotland are: GLASGOW (67,891), EDINBURGH (56,473), ABERDEEN (13,571), DUNDEE (9,046), DOUGLAS (5,816).

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 (14,958), Buying and selling of own real estate (9,777), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (9,269).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-04-05.