Companies in Renfrew

United Kingdom|54.8% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,057
Active

1,057 active companies are registered in Renfrew with Companies House. Out of 1,285 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 54.8% 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 83 companies. Renfrew is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 10 government contracts worth £251.3M in total. The average company age is 8.8 years. The earliest company registration in Renfrew dates back to 1890.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,057
Active Companies
1,285
Total Registered
1890
Oldest Company
54.8%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
12%
32%
49%
Pre-1990: 49
1990s: 41
2000s: 154
2010s: 409
2020s: 632

Data Signals

Governance
3,3083 src
Financial
1,7018 src
Compliance
5098 src
Risk
4387 src
Trade
881 src
quality
462 src
operational
201 src
ESG
205 src
innovation
152 src
growth
112 src
regulatory
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Renfrew is 8.8 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 4 registered charities operate locally.

8.8 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
4
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 20 (67%)Medium: 2 (7%)Large: 8 (27%)

Government Investment

Companies in Renfrew have been awarded 10 government contracts with a combined value of £251.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Renfrew?

There are 1,057 active companies registered in Renfrew, out of 1,285 total. 11 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Renfrew?

The top industries in Renfrew include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (83 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (48 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (38 companies).

How fast is Renfrew growing as a business hub?

54.8% of currently active companies in Renfrew were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Renfrew?

Our database contains 6,157 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Renfrew. The largest category is Governance with 3,308 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Renfrew?

The oldest company registration in Renfrew dates back to 1890, spanning over 136 years of business history.

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