Out of Wigtown's 242 total incorporated companies, 18 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 05th of December 2023.
The most common industries in Wigtown are wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles; construction; and accommodation and food service activities. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in Wigtown are classified as other letting and operating of own or leased real estate; buying and selling of own real estate; and activities of other membership organizations.
| Industry | Companies Incorporated | Active | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate activities | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Other service activities | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| Information and communication | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Education | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 | 4 | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mining and Quarrying | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Transportation and storage | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Business Classification | Companies Incorporated | Active | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical installation | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Licensed restaurants | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Unlicensed restaurants and cafes | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other service activities | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Development of building projects | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Event catering activities | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Other food services | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Information technology consultancy activities | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Silviculture and other forestry activities | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Support activities for animal production (other than farm animal boarding and care) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mixed farming | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Construction of commercial buildings | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Construction of domestic buildings | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Retail sale of books in specialised stores | 4 | 2 | 2 |
We have collected business information and formation statistics for 4 locations within Wigtown.
| Name | Companies Incorporated | Active Companies | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creetown | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Newton Stewart | 170 | 93 | 77 |
| Whithorn | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Wigtown | 28 | 14 | 14 |
There are 127 active companies in Wigtown as of Dec 2023. In total, 242 companies have been incorporated, and 115 have been dissolved.
Most companies in Wigtown are categorised under: real estate activities. This accounts for 13 companies.
The most common SIC codes used by companies in Wigtown are: plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation; electrical installation; and licensed restaurants.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2023 23:00