Companies in Fife

United Kingdom|11.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
478
Active

478 active companies are registered in Fife with Companies House. Out of 502 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 95% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other, with 45 companies. Fife is home to 20 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 24.7 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Fife dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

478
Active Companies
502
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
11.3%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.7 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
21%
41%
11%
12%
Pre-1990: 79
1990s: 106
2000s: 204
2010s: 54
2020s: 59

Data Signals

Governance
1,5223 src
Financial
1,1638 src
Risk
3346 src
Compliance
3279 src
Trade
731 src
ESG
435 src
quality
222 src
operational
171 src
innovation
132 src
growth
51 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Fife is 24.7 years old. There are 20 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

24.7 yrs
Avg company age
20
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (42%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 19 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Fife have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £1.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Fife?

There are 478 active companies registered in Fife, out of 502 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Fife?

The top industries in Fife include Other (45 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (22 companies), Dormant Company (19 companies).

How fast is Fife growing as a business hub?

11.3% of currently active companies in Fife were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Fife?

Our database contains 3,521 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Fife. The largest category is Governance with 1,522 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Fife?

The oldest company registration in Fife 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.