Companies in Aberdeen

United Kingdom|48.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
13,571
Active

13,571 active companies are based in Aberdeen according to Companies House records. Out of 15,268 companies ever registered here, 47 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 48.1% 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 business support service activities n.e.c., with 1,105 companies. The area hosts 415 large enterprises, 298 small firms. Aberdeen is home to 247 FCA-regulated firms and 34 registered charities. Companies here hold 183 government contracts worth £99.1M in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Aberdeen dates back to 1877.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

13,571
Active Companies
15,268
Total Registered
1877
Oldest Company
48.1%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
34%
47%
Pre-1990: 510
1990s: 600
2000s: 1,851
2010s: 5,202
2020s: 7,105

Top Industries

Other business support service activities n.e.c.1,105→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate683→Management consultancy activities other than financial management679→Buying and selling of own real estate494→Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.427→Other engineering activities413→Other405→Other service activities n.e.c.382→Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction342→Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities342→

Data Signals

Governance
42,3444 src
Financial
23,98810 src
Compliance
7,69612 src
Risk
7,0869 src
Trade
1,8092 src
ESG
5245 src
quality
4724 src
growth
2032 src
innovation
1912 src
operational
1431 src
corporate_structure
801 src
regulatory
31 src

Top Companies in Aberdeen

HIGHLAND FUELS LIMITED
Wholesale of other fuels and related productsEst. 195788 signals
WOOD GROUP UK LIMITED
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extractionEst. 2006128 signals
DINGBRO LIMITED
Sale of other motor vehiclesEst. 198292 signals
HYDRASUN LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 197686 signals
KARRO FOOD LIMITED
Processing and preserving of meatEst. 200199 signals
MACDUFF SHELLFISH (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscsEst. 198782 signals
ENERMECH LIMITED
Other business support service activities n.e.c.Est. 200842 signals
ASCO UK LIMITED
Other service activities n.e.c.Est. 195492 signals
RWG (REPAIR & OVERHAULS) LIMITED
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle enginesEst. 198974 signals
FUGRO GB (NORTH) MARINE LIMITED
Other engineering activitiesEst. 197931 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Aberdeen is 9.7 years old. There are 247 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 34 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
247
FCA regulated
34
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 298 (40%)Medium: 23 (3%)Large: 415 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Aberdeen have been awarded 183 government contracts with a combined value of £99.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Aberdeen?

There are 13,571 active companies registered in Aberdeen, out of 15,268 total. 47 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Aberdeen?

The top industries in Aberdeen include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (1,105 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (683 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (679 companies).

How fast is Aberdeen growing as a business hub?

48.1% of currently active companies in Aberdeen were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Aberdeen?

Our database contains 84,539 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Aberdeen. The largest category is Governance with 42,344 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Aberdeen?

The oldest company registration in Aberdeen dates back to 1877, spanning over 149 years of business history.

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