Aberdeenshire
2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,791 companies were formed in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 4.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,237 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 1,791 269,432 2012 1,716 253,150 % change 4.4% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (2,237) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,791 companies were formed in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 4.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,237 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 1,791 269,432 2012 1,716 253,150 % change 4.4% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (2,237) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 917 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 15.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 917 134,630 2012 796 121,659 % change 15.2% 10.7% Record Year 2007 (1,425) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 917 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 15.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 917 134,630 2012 796 121,659 % change 15.2% 10.7% Record Year 2007 (1,425) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 325 325 267 New companies in 2012 278 264 254 % change 16.9% 23.1% 5.1% Record Year 2007 (532) 2007 (476) 2007 (417) April May June New companies in 2013 325 325 267 New companies in 2012 278 264 254 % change 16.9% 23.1% 5.1% Record Year 2007 (532) 2007 (476) 2007 (417)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 890 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 26.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,231 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 890 155,192 2012 1,204 147,794 % change -26.1% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,231) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 890 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 26.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Aberdeenshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,231 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 890 155,192 2012 1,204 147,794 % change -26.1% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,231) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 472 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 472 77,278 2012 487 80,218 % change -3.1% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (767) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 472 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 472 77,278 2012 487 80,218 % change -3.1% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (767) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 136 207 129 Closed companies in 2012 120 166 201 % change 13.3% 24.7% -36% Record Year 2013 (136) 2009 (504) 2009 (250) April May June Closed companies in 2013 136 207 129 Closed companies in 2012 120 166 201 % change 13.3% 24.7% -36% Record Year 2013 (136) 2009 (504) 2009 (250)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Aberdeenshire increased by 901 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 901 114,240 2012 512 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,655) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Aberdeenshire increased by 901 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 901 114,240 2012 512 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,655) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 445 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 445 57,352 2012 309 41,441 Record Year 2007 (1,151) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 445 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire UK 2013 445 57,352 2012 309 41,441 Record Year 2007 (1,151) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 189 118 138 Net growth in 2012 158 98 53 Record Year 2007 (486) 2007 (387) 2007 (278) April May June Net growth in 2013 189 118 138 Net growth in 2012 158 98 53 Record Year 2007 (486) 2007 (387) 2007 (278)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Aberdeenshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.4%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Aberdeenshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Aberdeenshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.4%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Aberdeenshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Aberdeenshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Aberdeenshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% % change -1.8% 19.6% -4.9% Record Year 1990 (1.4%) 1990 (1.6%) 1990 (1.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% % change -1.8% 19.6% -4.9% Record Year 1990 (1.4%) 1990 (1.6%) 1990 (1.6%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Aberdeenshire was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
28.8% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Aberdeenshire was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
28.8% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 32.0% of all directors were female.
29.0% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 32.0% of all directors were female.
29.0% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 5.11% CONSULTING 5.25% LP 2.28% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTING 2.25% CONSULTANCY 3.41% ABERDEEN 2.13% PROPERTY 2.48% SUBSEA 2.00% TRADING 2.04% CONSULTANCY 1.77% ENGINEERING 1.81% ENERGY 1.72% DESIGN 1.80% CONSULTANTS 1.42% LONDON 1.77% MANAGEMENT 1.34% BUSINESS 1.77% (ABERDEEN) 1.34% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROJECT 1.22% CONSULTANTS 1.68% OFFSHORE 0.99% ASSOCIATES 1.68% J 0.94% GLOBAL 1.59% DESIGN 0.91% MEDIA 1.58% INSPECTION 0.89% CARE 1.55% TECHNICAL 0.86% J 1.54% WELL 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.47% TRAINING 0.73% PROPERTIES 1.41% OIL 0.71% IT 1.40% MARINE 0.71% M 1.26% SCOTLAND 0.68% BUILDING 1.22% SAFETY 0.68% ELECTRICAL 1.19% LOGISTICS 0.66% ENTERPRISES 1.18% G 0.63% CAPITAL 1.16% GLOBAL 0.63% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 5.12% CONSULTING 5.25% LP 2.28% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTING 2.25% CONSULTANCY 3.42% ABERDEEN 2.10% PROPERTY 2.48% SUBSEA 2.00% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANCY 1.77% ENGINEERING 1.82% ENERGY 1.72% DESIGN 1.79% CONSULTANTS 1.42% LONDON 1.78% MANAGEMENT 1.34% BUSINESS 1.77% (ABERDEEN) 1.34% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROJECT 1.22% CONSULTANTS 1.68% OFFSHORE 0.99% ASSOCIATES 1.68% J 0.94% GLOBAL 1.60% DESIGN 0.91% MEDIA 1.58% INSPECTION 0.89% CARE 1.55% TECHNICAL 0.86% J 1.53% WELL 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.47% TRAINING 0.73% PROPERTIES 1.41% MARINE 0.71% IT 1.40% OIL 0.71% M 1.26% SAFETY 0.68% BUILDING 1.22% SCOTLAND 0.68% ELECTRICAL 1.19% GLOBAL 0.66% ENTERPRISES 1.18% LOGISTICS 0.66% CAPITAL 1.17% G 0.63% TRAINING 1.16%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 990 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 753 55,604 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 530 17,438 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 365 34,490 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 316 25,110 71129 - Other engineering activities 302 4,610 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 280 837 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 149 2,577 99999 - Dormant Company 111 45,704 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 93 26,164 74990 - Non-trading company 76 14,505 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 68 403 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 66 1,192 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 58 8,120 03110 - Marine fishing 46 258 62090 - Other information technology service activities 46 12,885 43320 - Joinery installation 42 2,032 56101 - Licensed restaurants 41 7,435 41100 - Development of building projects 39 9,173 7487 - Other business activities 39 4,192 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 983 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 753 55,568 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 529 17,454 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 362 34,652 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 319 25,168 71129 - Other engineering activities 305 4,630 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 283 838 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 150 2,584 99999 - Dormant Company 111 45,726 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 92 26,270 74990 - Non-trading company 76 14,483 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 68 407 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 67 1,196 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 57 8,176 03110 - Marine fishing 46 262 62090 - Other information technology service activities 45 12,920 43320 - Joinery installation 42 2,034 56101 - Licensed restaurants 40 7,468 7487 - Other business activities 39 4,186 41100 - Development of building projects 39 9,235
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE SC446355 LBPL CONSULTING LTD 02 Apr 2013 SC446596 SAFER TRAINING (SCOTLAND) LTD 03 Apr 2013 SC446673 BILL RILEY MANAGEMENT LTD 03 Apr 2013 SC446871 HAGAN RESOURCING LTD 05 Apr 2013 SC447113 B4ASIA LTD 09 Apr 2013 SC447219 ESSLEMONT PARTNERS LIMITED 10 Apr 2013 SC447267 LEDGE 1105 LIMITED 10 Apr 2013 SC447968 ONEVIEW LEARNING LIMITED 18 Apr 2013 SC448067 REID CONSULTING SERVICES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED 19 Apr 2013 SC448391 GJM DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 24 Apr 2013 SC448514 SSL AUDIT LIMITED 25 Apr 2013 SC446482 ROTWISE PRESERVATION LTD 02 Apr 2013 SL012803 FATU HIVA LP 04 Apr 2013 SL012807 RAPA NUI LP 04 Apr 2013 SL012813 RIKUSELT LP 04 Apr 2013 SL012903 BELFAST INVEST LP 09 Apr 2013 SC447831 NOANA LIMITED 17 Apr 2013 SC448032 SIRIUS INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 19 Apr 2013 SC448187 ROBKA LIMITED 22 Apr 2013 SC448506 FEDERSON LIMITED 25 Apr 2013 SC446854 SKILLS AND DRILLS SOCCER SCHOOL LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 SC446878 SKYBIRD TELECOMS LTD 05 Apr 2013 SC447641 LAYMAX LIMITED 15 Apr 2013 SC448074 CRAIG THOM LIMITED 19 Apr 2013 SC448477 PSL (ABERDEEN) LIMITED 25 Apr 2013
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