Companies in Shotts

United Kingdom|69% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
365
Active

365 active companies are registered in Shotts with Companies House. Out of 418 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 69% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (76%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is take-away food shops and mobile food stands, with 22 companies. The average company age is 6.1 years. The earliest company registration in Shotts dates back to 1907.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

365
Active Companies
418
Total Registered
1907
Oldest Company
69%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
25%
66%
Pre-1990: 6
1990s: 5
2000s: 26
2010s: 105
2020s: 276

Data Signals

Governance
1,0863 src
Financial
5524 src
Compliance
1687 src
Risk
816 src
quality
192 src
Trade
171 src
operational
171 src
growth
51 src
ESG
42 src
innovation
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Shotts is 6.1 years old. There are 6 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

6.1 yrs
Avg company age
6
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Medium: 1 (50%)Large: 1 (50%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Shotts?

There are 365 active companies registered in Shotts, out of 418 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Shotts?

The top industries in Shotts include Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (22 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (22 companies), Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (21 companies).

How fast is Shotts growing as a business hub?

69% of currently active companies in Shotts were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Shotts?

Our database contains 1,951 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Shotts. The largest category is Governance with 1,086 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Shotts?

The oldest company registration in Shotts dates back to 1907, spanning over 119 years of business history.

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