Aberdeenshire

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,660 companies were formed in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 7.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    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)AberdeenshireUK
    20141,660300,731
    20131,791269,432
    % change-7.3%11.6%
    Record Year2007 (2,237)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,660 companies were formed in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 7.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    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)AberdeenshireUK
    20141,660300,731
    20131,791269,432
    % change-7.3%11.6%
    Record Year2007 (2,237)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 783 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AberdeenshireUK
    2014783150,009
    2013917134,630
    % change-14.6%11.4%
    Record Year 2007 (1,425) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 783 companies were registered in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AberdeenshireUK
    2014783150,009
    2013917134,630
    % change-14.6%11.4%
    Record Year 2007 (1,425) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014275258250
    New companies in 2013325325267
    % change-15.4%-20.6%-6.4%
    Record Year2007 (532)2007 (476)2007 (417)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014275258250
    New companies in 2013325325267
    % change-15.4%-20.6%-6.4%
    Record Year2007 (532)2007 (476)2007 (417)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,026 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 15.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)AberdeenshireUK
    20141,026177,207
    2013890155,192
    % change15.3%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,231)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,026 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire. This figure is 15.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)AberdeenshireUK
    20141,026177,207
    2013890155,192
    % change15.3%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,231)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 533 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 12.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AberdeenshireUK
    201453394,837
    201347277,278
    % change12.9%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (767) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 533 companies were dissolved in Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 12.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AberdeenshireUK
    201453394,837
    201347277,278
    % change12.9%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (767) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Aberdeenshire when compared to any previous April.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014171184178
    Closed companies in 2013136207129
    % change25.7%-11.1%38%
    Record Year2014 (171)2009 (504)2009 (250)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014171184178
    Closed companies in 2013136207129
    % change25.7%-11.1%38%
    Record Year2014 (171)2009 (504)2009 (250)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Aberdeenshire increased by 634 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AberdeenshireUK
    2014634123,524
    2013901114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,655)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Aberdeenshire increased by 634 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AberdeenshireUK
    2014634123,524
    2013901114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,655)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 250 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AberdeenshireUK
    201425055,172
    201344557,352
    Record Year 2007 (1,151) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Aberdeenshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 250 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AberdeenshireUK
    201425055,172
    201344557,352
    Record Year 2007 (1,151) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20141047472
    Net growth in 2013189118138
    Record Year2007 (486)2007 (387)2007 (278)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20141047472
    Net growth in 2013189118138
    Record Year2007 (486)2007 (387)2007 (278)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Aberdeenshire
    20140.6%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Aberdeenshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Aberdeenshire
    20140.6%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.5% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Aberdeenshire
    20140.5%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.5%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Aberdeenshire formed 0.5% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Aberdeenshire
    20140.5%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.5%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.5%0.5%0.5%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.7%0.6%
    % change-23.7%-26.7%-18.9%
    Record Year1990 (1.4%)1990 (1.6%)1990 (1.6%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.5%0.5%0.5%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.7%0.6%
    % change-23.7%-26.7%-18.9%
    Record Year1990 (1.4%)1990 (1.6%)1990 (1.6%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 44.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 44.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in Aberdeenshire was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.

    27.2% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first half of 2014 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.

    27.2% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Aberdeenshire was in 2007 when 32.0% of all directors were female.

    27.0% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.

    27.0% of all director appointments in Aberdeenshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ENGINEERING3.93%CONSULTING5.16%
    LP2.37%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    ABERDEEN2.17%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    CONSULTING2.17%PROPERTY2.66%
    MANAGEMENT1.82%TRADING2.03%
    ENERGY1.66%ENGINEERING1.99%
    CONSULTANCY1.66%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    SUBSEA1.49%LONDON1.93%
    CONSULTANTS1.34%CARE1.85%
    (ABERDEEN)1.19%DESIGN1.75%
    (SCOTLAND)1.16%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    PROJECT1.03%BUSINESS1.69%
    OFFSHORE0.98%PROPERTIES1.63%
    GLOBAL0.86%TRANSPORT1.58%
    J0.83%GLOBAL1.55%
    DESIGN0.83%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    PROPERTY0.81%J1.51%
    PROPERTIES0.81%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    OIL0.78%MEDIA1.44%
    INSPECTION0.73%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    ENTERPRISES0.68%IT1.33%
    WELL0.63%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    SCOTLAND0.61%BUILDING1.26%
    SAFETY0.61%M1.24%
    R0.61%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ENGINEERING3.93%CONSULTING5.16%
    LP2.37%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    ABERDEEN2.16%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    CONSULTING2.14%PROPERTY2.66%
    MANAGEMENT1.81%TRADING2.03%
    CONSULTANCY1.66%ENGINEERING1.99%
    ENERGY1.59%LONDON1.93%
    SUBSEA1.48%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    CONSULTANTS1.33%CARE1.85%
    (ABERDEEN)1.21%DESIGN1.75%
    (SCOTLAND)1.16%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    PROJECT1.03%BUSINESS1.69%
    OFFSHORE1.01%PROPERTIES1.63%
    J0.83%TRANSPORT1.58%
    DESIGN0.83%GLOBAL1.55%
    PROPERTIES0.81%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    PROPERTY0.78%J1.50%
    GLOBAL0.78%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    OIL0.75%MEDIA1.44%
    INSPECTION0.73%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    ENTERPRISES0.68%IT1.33%
    WELL0.63%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    SAFETY0.60%BUILDING1.26%
    SCOTLAND0.60%M1.23%
    R0.60%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,142261,557
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified71957,421
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified55419,058
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management47240,250
    71129 - Other engineering activities4285,787
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified34128,352
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction3201,017
    71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities1623,165
    99999 - Dormant Company12748,436
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities11429,029
    06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum75515
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate7310,133
    71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production711,552
    74990 - Non-trading company6914,351
    41100 - Development of building projects5010,527
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands507,840
    56101 - Licensed restaurants488,585
    35110 - Production of electricity462,396
    62090 - Other information technology service activities4613,024
    03110 - Marine fishing45327
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,136259,495
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified72257,459
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified55319,026
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management47540,375
    71129 - Other engineering activities4285,810
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified34028,340
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction3191,020
    71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities1663,182
    99999 - Dormant Company12648,126
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities11329,145
    06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum74509
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate7310,262
    71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production721,554
    74990 - Non-trading company6814,184
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands507,892
    41100 - Development of building projects4910,664
    56101 - Licensed restaurants498,651
    35110 - Production of electricity472,421
    62090 - Other information technology service activities4713,042
    03110 - Marine fishing45326

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC479050 KELLY DRILLING SERVICES LTD 03 Jun 2014
    SC479105 RIG TUBULARS LIMITED 03 Jun 2014
    SC479199 OILANDGAS MATERIALS LIMITED 04 Jun 2014
    SC479239 MORNINGFIELD DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 04 Jun 2014
    SC479263 MONTROSE CONCRETE AND BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED 05 Jun 2014
    SC479669 ROTHNIE VERIFICATION LTD 10 Jun 2014
    SC479777 IRVINE DESIGNS LTD 11 Jun 2014
    SC479888 THEBRAIDEDFIG LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    SC479967 STEP CHANGE ENGINEERING LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    SC480140 TWEED HOMES (TORRY) LTD. 16 Jun 2014
    SC480973 XOXO FLORAL BOUTIQUE LIMITED 27 Jun 2014
    SC481117 DRILLING TOOLS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 30 Jun 2014
    SC479176 REMORA SURVEY LTD 04 Jun 2014
    SC480347 MANUELS ACCOUNTING LTD. 18 Jun 2014
    SC481144 SERENITY ABERDEEN LTD 30 Jun 2014
    SC479823 JAMES EXECUTIVE HIRE (ABERDEEN) LIMITED 11 Jun 2014
    SC478922 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGY LTD 02 Jun 2014
    SC479041 ACL DEESIDE ACCOUNTANCY LTD 03 Jun 2014
    SC479608 ECM ACCOUNTING LIMITED 10 Jun 2014
    SC480359 EVOQUE BUSINESS LTD 18 Jun 2014
    SC480621 MAXWELL DRUMMOND COMMODITIES LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    SC479290 BUSCH BUILD LTD 05 Jun 2014
    SC479682 BEE JAY CLEANING SERVICES LTD 10 Jun 2014
    SC480082 CMCKEL LTD 16 Jun 2014
    SC480804 ENVERTIZ CONSULTANCY LIMITED 25 Jun 2014