Companies in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright

The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright has 0.01% of the UK's active companies registered among its towns and cities, ranking 31st for company formations in Scotland and 92nd for the UK as a whole. Out of 528 total company incorporations, 50% have been dissolved, with 29 ceasing trading in the last 12 months.The most active industry in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright is wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles, making up 17% of active companies, and ranking 91st nationally for this category.

The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Quick Company Stats

Out of The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright's 528 total incorporated companies, 35 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 05th of December 2023.

All Time

528

Total Incorporations

All Time

260

Active Companies

All Time

265

Total Dissolved

Last 12 Months

35

Incorporations

Last 12 Months

34

Active Companies

Last 12 Months

29

Dissolved

The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright's Industries & Business Types

The most common industries in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright are wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles; accommodation and food service activities; and construction. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright are classified as other letting and operating of own or leased real estate; other service activities; and other retail sale in non-specialised stores.

Top 20 The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Industries

Industry Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Professional, scientific and technical activities 57 29 28
Arts, entertainment and recreation 36 20 12
Real estate activities 27 19 7
Manufacturing 29 18 11
Administrative and support service activities 53 17 36
Other service activities 30 16 10
Information and communication 36 15 21
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 17 9 8
Education 9 8 1
Human health and social work activities 19 8 10
Financial and insurance activities 8 7 1
Transportation and storage 19 7 12
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 3 2 1
Mining and Quarrying 3 1 2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 2 0 2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1 0 1

Top 20 Business Type Classifications in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright

Business Classification Companies Incorporated Active Dissolved
Hotels and similar accommodation 11 7 4
Licensed restaurants 15 7 8
Development of building projects 17 6 10
Construction of domestic buildings 11 6 5
Joinery installation 9 6 3
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 13 6 7
Other engineering activities 11 6 5
Other education 7 6 1
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 11 5 6
Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 6 5 1
Information technology consultancy activities 13 5 8
Buying and selling of own real estate 5 5 0
Other professional, scientific and technical activities 9 5 4
Other business support service activities 29 5 24
Other amusement and recreation activities 7 5 2
Site preparation 5 4 1
Electrical installation 7 4 2

Businesses Statistics for The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright's Towns, Cities, and Villages

We have collected business information and formation statistics for 4 locations within The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.

Name Companies Incorporated Active Companies Dissolved
Castle Douglas 307 147 160
Dalbeattie 108 60 48
Gatehouse of Fleet 29 12 14
Kirkcudbright 84 41 43

Frequently Asked Questions about Business in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright

How many companies are there in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright?

There are 260 active companies in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright as of Dec 2023. In total, 528 companies have been incorporated, and 265 have been dissolved.

What is the most common type of company in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright?

Most companies in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright are categorised under: professional, scientific and technical activities. This accounts for 29 companies.

What are the most common SIC codes in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright?

The most common SIC codes used by companies in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright are: hotels and similar accommodation; licensed restaurants; and development of building projects.

Last updated: 05 Dec 2023 11:10