Companies in Kirkcaldy

United Kingdom|60.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,786
Active

1,786 active companies are registered in Kirkcaldy with Companies House. Out of 2,008 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 60.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (66%) 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 101 companies. Kirkcaldy is home to 60 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 7.1 years. The earliest company registration in Kirkcaldy dates back to 1937.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,786
Active Companies
2,008
Total Registered
1937
Oldest Company
60.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
30%
59%
Pre-1990: 35
1990s: 39
2000s: 157
2010s: 595
2020s: 1,182

Data Signals

Governance
5,4243 src
Financial
2,9218 src
Compliance
8967 src
Risk
6418 src
Trade
1462 src
quality
1142 src
ESG
465 src
operational
241 src
innovation
72 src
growth
31 src
corporate_structure
21 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Kirkcaldy is 7.1 years old. There are 60 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 10 registered charities operate locally.

7.1 yrs
Avg company age
60
FCA regulated
10
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (52%)Medium: 1 (4%)Large: 10 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Kirkcaldy have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £0.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Kirkcaldy?

There are 1,786 active companies registered in Kirkcaldy, out of 2,008 total. 2 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Kirkcaldy?

The top industries in Kirkcaldy include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (101 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (79 companies), Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (46 companies).

How fast is Kirkcaldy growing as a business hub?

60.2% of currently active companies in Kirkcaldy were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Kirkcaldy?

Our database contains 10,225 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Kirkcaldy. The largest category is Governance with 5,424 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Kirkcaldy?

The oldest company registration in Kirkcaldy dates back to 1937, spanning over 89 years of business history.

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