Companies in Glenrothes

United Kingdom|54.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,266
Active

1,266 active companies are registered in Glenrothes with Companies House. Out of 1,461 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (60%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 76 companies. Glenrothes is home to 34 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 39 government contracts worth £15.0M in total. The average company age is 8.6 years. The earliest company registration in Glenrothes dates back to 1919.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,266
Active Companies
1,461
Total Registered
1919
Oldest Company
54.2%
Growth (2020s)

Glenrothes is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
52%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 48
2000s: 149
2010s: 458
2020s: 757

Data Signals

Governance
3,8793 src
Financial
2,3349 src
Compliance
7899 src
Risk
6348 src
Trade
1811 src
quality
512 src
ESG
504 src
growth
412 src
operational
231 src
innovation
102 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Glenrothes is 8.6 years old. There are 34 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

8.6 yrs
Avg company age
34
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 27 (51%)Medium: 4 (8%)Large: 22 (42%)

Government Investment

Companies in Glenrothes have been awarded 39 government contracts with a combined value of £15.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Glenrothes?

There are 1,266 active companies registered in Glenrothes, out of 1,461 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Glenrothes?

The top industries in Glenrothes include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (76 companies), Development of building projects (35 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (32 companies).

How fast is Glenrothes growing as a business hub?

54.2% of currently active companies in Glenrothes were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Glenrothes?

Our database contains 7,994 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Glenrothes. The largest category is Governance with 3,879 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Glenrothes?

The oldest company registration in Glenrothes dates back to 1919, spanning over 107 years of business history.

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