Aberdeenshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 877 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 877 150,722 2013 874 134,802 % change 0.3% 11.8% Record Year 2012 (920) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 877 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 877 150,722 2013 874 134,802 % change 0.3% 11.8% Record Year 2012 (920) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 877 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 877 150,722 2013 874 134,802 % change 0.3% 11.8% Record Year 2012 (920) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 289 314 274 New companies in 2013 261 270 343 % change 10.7% 16.3% -20.1% Record Year 2014 (289) 2012 (335) 2007 (380) January February March New companies in 2014 289 314 274 New companies in 2013 261 270 343 % change 10.7% 16.3% -20.1% Record Year 2014 (289) 2012 (335) 2007 (380) January February March New companies in 2014 289 314 274 New companies in 2013 261 270 343 % change 10.7% 16.3% -20.1% Record Year 2014 (289) 2012 (335) 2007 (380)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 493 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 17.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 493 82,370 2013 418 77,914 % change 17.9% 5.7% Record Year 2012 (717) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 493 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 17.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 493 82,370 2013 418 77,914 % change 17.9% 5.7% Record Year 2012 (717) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 493 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 17.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 493 82,370 2013 418 77,914 % change 17.9% 5.7% Record Year 2012 (717) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 190 123 180 Closed companies in 2013 158 98 162 % change 20.3% 25.5% 11% Record Year 2012 (347) 2010 (210) 2010 (245) January February March Closed companies in 2014 190 123 180 Closed companies in 2013 158 98 162 % change 20.3% 25.5% 11% Record Year 2012 (347) 2010 (210) 2010 (245) January February March Closed companies in 2014 190 123 180 Closed companies in 2013 158 98 162 % change 20.3% 25.5% 11% Record Year 2012 (347) 2010 (210) 2010 (245)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 384 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 384 68,352 2013 456 56,888 Record Year 2007 (504) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 384 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 384 68,352 2013 456 56,888 Record Year 2007 (504) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 384 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire UK 2014 384 68,352 2013 456 56,888 Record Year 2007 (504) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 99 191 94 Net growth in 2013 103 172 181 Record Year 2006 (190) 2005 (196) 2007 (227) January February March Net growth in 2014 99 191 94 Net growth in 2013 103 172 181 Record Year 2006 (190) 2005 (196) 2007 (227) January February March Net growth in 2014 99 191 94 Net growth in 2013 103 172 181 Record Year 2006 (190) 2005 (196) 2007 (227)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.6% 2013 0.6% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.6% 2010 0.6% Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.6% 2013 0.6% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.6% 2010 0.6% Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Aberdeenshire 2014 0.6% 2013 0.6% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.6% 2010 0.6% Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% % change 3.6% 7.4% -33.3% Record Year 1991 (1.6%) 1990 (1.7%) 2001 (1.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% % change 3.6% 7.4% -33.3% Record Year 1991 (1.6%) 1990 (1.7%) 2001 (1.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% % change 3.6% 7.4% -33.3% Record Year 1991 (1.6%) 1990 (1.7%) 2001 (1.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 4.56% CONSULTING 5.22% LP 3.05% MANAGEMENT 4.67% ABERDEEN 2.41% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 2.21% PROPERTY 2.64% SUBSEA 1.69% TRADING 2.05% ENERGY 1.66% LONDON 1.88% MANAGEMENT 1.61% ENGINEERING 1.86% CONSULTANTS 1.61% CARE 1.79% CONSULTANCY 1.59% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% (ABERDEEN) 1.19% DESIGN 1.75% DESIGN 1.17% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROJECT 1.12% BUSINESS 1.71% (SCOTLAND) 1.07% PROPERTIES 1.60% OIL 0.89% INVESTMENTS 1.60% GLOBAL 0.89% GLOBAL 1.58% OFFSHORE 0.87% J 1.48% SAFETY 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.48% WELL 0.74% MEDIA 1.48% PROPERTY 0.74% IT 1.33% J 0.69% TRANSPORT 1.30% GAS 0.69% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% ENTERPRISES 0.69% BUILDING 1.24% SCOTLAND 0.67% M 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.64% CAPITAL 1.20% INSPECTION 0.62% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 4.56% CONSULTING 5.23% LP 3.05% MANAGEMENT 4.69% ABERDEEN 2.43% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 2.20% PROPERTY 2.64% SUBSEA 1.68% TRADING 2.05% MANAGEMENT 1.61% LONDON 1.90% ENERGY 1.61% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSULTANTS 1.59% CARE 1.80% CONSULTANCY 1.59% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% DESIGN 1.16% DESIGN 1.75% (ABERDEEN) 1.16% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROJECT 1.11% BUSINESS 1.71% (SCOTLAND) 1.07% PROPERTIES 1.60% GLOBAL 0.89% INVESTMENTS 1.60% OIL 0.89% GLOBAL 1.59% OFFSHORE 0.89% MEDIA 1.49% SAFETY 0.82% J 1.49% WELL 0.74% ASSOCIATES 1.48% J 0.69% IT 1.34% ENTERPRISES 0.69% TRANSPORT 1.30% PROPERTY 0.69% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% GAS 0.69% BUILDING 1.24% SCOTLAND 0.67% CAPITAL 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.64% M 1.21% INSPECTION 0.62% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 4.55% CONSULTING 5.23% LP 3.04% MANAGEMENT 4.69% ABERDEEN 2.45% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 2.20% PROPERTY 2.64% SUBSEA 1.68% TRADING 2.04% MANAGEMENT 1.61% LONDON 1.90% CONSULTANTS 1.58% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSULTANCY 1.58% CARE 1.80% ENERGY 1.56% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% DESIGN 1.16% DESIGN 1.75% (ABERDEEN) 1.16% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROJECT 1.11% BUSINESS 1.71% (SCOTLAND) 1.06% PROPERTIES 1.60% OFFSHORE 0.92% INVESTMENTS 1.59% GLOBAL 0.87% GLOBAL 1.59% OIL 0.87% MEDIA 1.49% SAFETY 0.82% J 1.48% WELL 0.74% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PROPERTY 0.69% IT 1.34% ENTERPRISES 0.69% TRANSPORT 1.30% J 0.69% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% GAS 0.67% BUILDING 1.24% SCOTLAND 0.67% CAPITAL 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.64% M 1.20% INSPECTION 0.62% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 1,244 280,210 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 747 56,411 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 552 18,491 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 417 37,882 71129 - Other engineering activities 396 5,477 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 358 26,700 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 308 956 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 153 3,022 99999 - Dormant Company 126 47,084 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 105 27,750 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 75 478 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 71 1,443 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 69 9,284 74990 - Non-trading company 69 14,135 62090 - Other information technology service activities 48 12,813 03110 - Marine fishing 46 310 41100 - Development of building projects 46 9,855 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 45 7,300 35110 - Production of electricity 43 2,161 56101 - Licensed restaurants 43 7,965 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,102 254,725 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 752 57,654 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 563 19,018 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 442 39,157 71129 - Other engineering activities 405 5,643 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 357 27,652 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 304 972 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 161 3,114 99999 - Dormant Company 128 48,100 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 111 28,692 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 77 497 74990 - Non-trading company 76 14,336 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 74 9,713 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 73 1,501 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 49 7,657 56101 - Licensed restaurants 47 8,352 62090 - Other information technology service activities 47 13,149 03110 - Marine fishing 46 327 41100 - Development of building projects 46 10,295 35110 - Production of electricity 45 2,277 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,102 254,441 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 756 57,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 562 18,956 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 445 39,242 71129 - Other engineering activities 407 5,662 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 355 27,543 09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction 302 971 71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities 165 3,129 99999 - Dormant Company 126 47,692 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 110 28,770 06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum 77 490 74990 - Non-trading company 75 14,142 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 74 9,832 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 73 1,500 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 49 7,668 62090 - Other information technology service activities 47 13,145 56101 - Licensed restaurants 47 8,390 03110 - Marine fishing 46 327 35110 - Production of electricity 46 2,292 41100 - Development of building projects 45 10,399
Recent Companies
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