Companies in Wigtownshire

United Kingdom|2.5% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
40
Active

40 active companies are registered in Wigtownshire with Companies House. Out of 41 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 98% survival rate. 45% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Wigtownshire's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is mixed farming, with 6 companies. The average company age is 29.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Wigtownshire dates back to 1934.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

40
Active Companies
41
Total Registered
1934
Oldest Company
2.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 29.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
24%
20%
44%
10%
Pre-1990: 10
1990s: 8
2000s: 18
2010s: 4
2020s: 1

Data Signals

Governance
1263 src
Financial
1033 src
Risk
294 src
Compliance
205 src
Trade
81 src
operational
51 src
quality
52 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wigtownshire is 29.4 years old. There are 1 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

29.4 yrs
Avg company age
1
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (100%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wigtownshire?

There are 40 active companies registered in Wigtownshire, out of 41 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wigtownshire?

The top industries in Wigtownshire include Mixed farming (6 companies), Other (6 companies).

How fast is Wigtownshire growing as a business hub?

2.5% of currently active companies in Wigtownshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wigtownshire?

Our database contains 296 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Wigtownshire. The largest category is Governance with 126 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wigtownshire?

The oldest company registration in Wigtownshire dates back to 1934, spanning over 92 years of business history.

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