Companies in Berwickshire

Berwickshire has 0% of the UK's active companies registered among its towns and cities, ranking 32nd for company formations in Scotland and 93rd for the UK as a whole. Out of 456 total company incorporations, 50% have been dissolved, with 26 ceasing trading in the last 12 months.The most active industry in Berwickshire is construction, making up 16% of active companies, and ranking 92nd nationally for this category.

Berwickshire Quick Company Stats

Out of Berwickshire's 456 total incorporated companies, 32 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 05th of December 2023.

All Time

456

Total Incorporations

All Time

227

Active Companies

All Time

228

Total Dissolved

Last 12 Months

32

Incorporations

Last 12 Months

32

Active Companies

Last 12 Months

26

Dissolved

Berwickshire's Industries & Business Types

The most common industries in Berwickshire are construction; wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles; and accommodation and food service activities. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in Berwickshire are classified as other letting and operating of own or leased real estate; construction of domestic buildings; and public houses and bars.

Top 20 Berwickshire Industries

Industry Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Professional, scientific and technical activities 62 23 39
Manufacturing 34 19 15
Real estate activities 20 17 3
Administrative and support service activities 49 17 32
Other service activities 19 13 6
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 16 11 5
Arts, entertainment and recreation 21 11 10
Information and communication 28 10 18
Human health and social work activities 13 7 6
Transportation and storage 11 6 5
Education 14 6 8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3 3 0
Financial and insurance activities 4 2 2
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 2 2 0
Mining and Quarrying 1 1 0
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 1 0 1
Activities of households as employers 1 0 1

Top 20 Business Type Classifications in Berwickshire

Business Classification Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Development of building projects 9 6 3
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 7 6 1
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs 10 6 4
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 9 6 3
Buying and selling of own real estate 7 6 1
Electrical installation 7 5 2
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 8 5 3
Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores 6 5 1
Other business support service activities 27 5 22
Marine fishing 6 4 2
Joinery installation 7 4 3
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 5 4 1
Other information technology service activities 8 4 4
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 5 4 1
Management consultancy activities other than financial management 12 4 8
Other engineering activities 5 4 1
Other service activities 9 4 5

Businesses Statistics for Berwickshire's Towns, Cities, and Villages

We have collected business information and formation statistics for 5 locations within Berwickshire.

Name Companies Incorporated Active Companies Dissolved
Ayton 30 17 13
Coldstream 70 36 34
Duns 195 92 102
Eyemouth 130 68 62
Greenlaw 31 14 17

Frequently Asked Questions about Business in Berwickshire

How many companies are there in Berwickshire?

There are 227 active companies in Berwickshire as of Dec 2023. In total, 456 companies have been incorporated, and 228 have been dissolved.

What is the most common type of company in Berwickshire?

Most companies in Berwickshire are categorised under: professional, scientific and technical activities. This accounts for 23 companies.

What are the most common SIC codes in Berwickshire?

The most common SIC codes used by companies in Berwickshire are: development of building projects; maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; and wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs.

Last updated: 05 Dec 2023 11:45