Companies in Lanarkshire

United Kingdom|6.1% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
393
Active

393 active companies are registered in Lanarkshire with Companies House. Out of 439 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. 44% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Lanarkshire's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is other, with 79 companies. Lanarkshire is home to 21 FCA-regulated firms. The average company age is 24.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Lanarkshire dates back to 1898.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

393
Active Companies
439
Total Registered
1898
Oldest Company
6.1%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.9 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
22%
37%
17%
Pre-1990: 75
1990s: 97
2000s: 163
2010s: 76
2020s: 28

Data Signals

Governance
1,1973 src
Financial
8029 src
Compliance
2809 src
Risk
2747 src
ESG
724 src
Trade
531 src
quality
342 src
operational
281 src
innovation
62 src
growth
51 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lanarkshire is 24.9 years old. There are 21 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

24.9 yrs
Avg company age
21
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (24%)Medium: 7 (21%)Large: 19 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lanarkshire have been awarded 5 government contracts with a combined value of £0.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lanarkshire?

There are 393 active companies registered in Lanarkshire, out of 439 total. 5 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lanarkshire?

The top industries in Lanarkshire include Other (79 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (24 companies), Dormant Company (16 companies).

How fast is Lanarkshire growing as a business hub?

6.1% of currently active companies in Lanarkshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lanarkshire?

Our database contains 2,753 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Lanarkshire. The largest category is Governance with 1,197 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lanarkshire?

The oldest company registration in Lanarkshire dates back to 1898, spanning over 128 years of business history.

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