Out of Caithness's 821 total incorporated companies, 53 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 05th of December 2023.
The most common industries in Caithness are construction; professional, scientific and technical activities; and wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in Caithness are classified as other business support service activities; other professional, scientific and technical activities; and take-away food shops and mobile food stands.
| Industry | Companies Incorporated | Active | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food service activities | 91 | 56 | 35 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 82 | 39 | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 62 | 36 | 26 |
| Other service activities | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Real estate activities | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 | 18 | 6 |
| Information and communication | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Transportation and storage | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Education | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Mining and Quarrying | 19 | 4 | 15 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Business Classification | Companies Incorporated | Active | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine fishing | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Electrical installation | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| Other engineering activities | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| Other specialised construction activities | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Unlicensed restaurants and cafes | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Other service activities | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Public houses and bars | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Other holiday and other collective accommodation | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Licensed restaurants | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Construction of commercial buildings | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Joinery installation | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Painting | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Scaffold erection | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Hotels and similar accommodation | 9 | 6 | 3 |
We have collected business information and formation statistics for 3 locations within Caithness.
| Name | Companies Incorporated | Active Companies | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castletown | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Thurso | 409 | 215 | 194 |
| Wick | 381 | 214 | 166 |
There are 444 active companies in Caithness as of Dec 2023. In total, 821 companies have been incorporated, and 376 have been dissolved.
Most companies in Caithness are categorised under: accommodation and food service activities. This accounts for 56 companies.
The most common SIC codes used by companies in Caithness are: marine fishing; electrical installation; and other letting and operating of own or leased real estate.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2023 20:40