Angus

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

  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus 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 2013)

    The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 588 companies were formed in Angus. This figure is 16.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Angus occurred in 2013 when a total of 588 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2013588269,432
    2012504253,150
    % change16.7%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (588)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 588 companies were formed in Angus. This figure is 16.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Angus occurred in 2013 when a total of 588 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2013588269,432
    2012504253,150
    % change16.7%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (588)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 307 companies were registered in Angus during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 20.9% 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)AngusUK
    2013307134,630
    2012254121,659
    % change20.9%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (307) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 307 companies were registered in Angus during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 20.9% 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)AngusUK
    2013307134,630
    2012254121,659
    % change20.9%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (307) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.

    May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous May.

    May 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.

    June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.

    May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous May.

    May 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201310011493
    New companies in 2012879473
    % change14.9%21.3%27.4%
    Record Year2013 (100)2013 (114)2013 (93)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201310011493
    New companies in 2012879473
    % change14.9%21.3%27.4%
    Record Year2013 (100)2013 (114)2013 (93)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 293 companies were dissolved in Angus. This figure is 7.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Angus occurred in 2010 when a total of 379 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2013293155,192
    2012273147,794
    % change7.3%5.0%
    Record Year2010 (379)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 293 companies were dissolved in Angus. This figure is 7.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Angus occurred in 2010 when a total of 379 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2013293155,192
    2012273147,794
    % change7.3%5.0%
    Record Year2010 (379)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 130 companies were dissolved in Angus during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 3.0% 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)AngusUK
    201313077,278
    201213480,218
    % change-3.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2010 (235) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 130 companies were dissolved in Angus during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 3.0% 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)AngusUK
    201313077,278
    201213480,218
    % change-3.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2010 (235) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013346036
    Closed companies in 2012324854
    % change6.3%25.0%-33%
    Record Year2008 (36)2010 (160)2009 (72)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013346036
    Closed companies in 2012324854
    % change6.3%25.0%-33%
    Record Year2008 (36)2010 (160)2009 (72)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Angus increased by 295 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2013295114,240
    2012231105,356
    Record Year2007 (337)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Angus increased by 295 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2013295114,240
    2012231105,356
    Record Year2007 (337)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Angus during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 177 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)AngusUK
    201317757,352
    201212041,441
    Record Year 2007 (193) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Angus during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 177 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)AngusUK
    201317757,352
    201212041,441
    Record Year 2007 (193) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013665457
    Net growth in 2012554619
    Record Year2007 (81)2007 (70)2003 (59)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013665457
    Net growth in 2012554619
    Record Year2007 (81)2007 (70)2003 (59)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Angus
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Angus
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Angus
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Angus
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.3%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20120.2%0.2%0.2%
    % change-3.4%17.9%15.3%
    Record Year1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.3%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20120.2%0.2%0.2%
    % change-3.4%17.9%15.3%
    Record Year1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 43.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% 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 43.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 44.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in Angus was 2006 when 31.8% of all directors were female.

    26.7% of all director appointments in Angus 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 Angus was 2006 when 31.8% of all directors were female.

    26.7% of all director appointments in Angus 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
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Angus was in 2007 when 32.4% of all directors were female.

    23.5% of all director appointments in Angus 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 Angus was in 2007 when 32.4% of all directors were female.

    23.5% of all director appointments in Angus 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    (DUNDEE)2.36%CONSULTING5.25%
    DUNDEE2.30%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    (SCOTLAND)1.62%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    ELECTRICAL1.49%PROPERTY2.48%
    ENGINEERING1.24%TRADING2.04%
    MANAGEMENT1.06%ENGINEERING1.81%
    J1.00%DESIGN1.80%
    CONSULTANCY0.93%LONDON1.77%
    INVESTMENTS0.87%BUSINESS1.77%
    PROPERTIES0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    G0.81%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    OFFSHORE0.75%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    S0.75%GLOBAL1.59%
    M0.68%MEDIA1.58%
    CONSULTING0.68%CARE1.55%
    PROPERTY0.62%J1.54%
    GAMES0.62%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    L0.56%PROPERTIES1.41%
    SCOTLAND0.56%IT1.40%
    BAR0.56%M1.26%
    EAST0.56%BUILDING1.22%
    LEISURE0.56%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    RESTAURANT0.50%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    CONTRACTS0.50%CAPITAL1.16%
    C0.50%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    (DUNDEE)2.31%CONSULTING5.25%
    DUNDEE2.24%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    (SCOTLAND)1.62%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    ELECTRICAL1.50%PROPERTY2.48%
    ENGINEERING1.25%TRADING2.05%
    MANAGEMENT1.12%ENGINEERING1.82%
    J1.00%DESIGN1.79%
    INVESTMENTS0.94%LONDON1.78%
    CONSULTANCY0.94%BUSINESS1.77%
    PROPERTIES0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    G0.81%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    S0.75%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    OFFSHORE0.75%GLOBAL1.60%
    CONSULTING0.69%MEDIA1.58%
    M0.69%CARE1.55%
    PROPERTY0.62%J1.53%
    GAMES0.62%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    L0.56%PROPERTIES1.41%
    LEISURE0.56%IT1.40%
    SCOTLAND0.56%M1.26%
    BAR0.56%BUILDING1.22%
    EAST0.56%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    HAIR0.50%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    STREET0.50%CAPITAL1.17%
    R0.50%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied434239,154
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified11555,604
    99999 - Dormant Company6045,704
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified5417,438
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management5034,490
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4725,110
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities3926,164
    56302 - Public houses and bars325,353
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands296,368
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate288,120
    56101 - Licensed restaurants267,435
    41100 - Development of building projects239,173
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles234,921
    62090 - Other information technology service activities2112,885
    43320 - Joinery installation202,032
    74990 - Non-trading company1914,505
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction19837
    43210 - Electrical installation175,775
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified177,453
    49320 - Taxi operation161,620
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied425237,080
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified11555,568
    99999 - Dormant Company5945,726
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified5417,454
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management5034,652
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4825,168
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities3926,270
    56302 - Public houses and bars325,402
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands306,408
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate288,176
    56101 - Licensed restaurants287,468
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles234,945
    41100 - Development of building projects239,235
    62090 - Other information technology service activities2112,920
    43320 - Joinery installation202,034
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction19838
    74990 - Non-trading company1914,483
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified177,478
    43210 - Electrical installation175,801
    49320 - Taxi operation171,625

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC449212 GARY ROBINSON EVENT & TALENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED 03 May 2013
    SC449983 URBAN PRINT (DUNDEE) LTD 14 May 2013
    SC450325 CHARLOTTE STREET PARTNERS LIMITED 17 May 2013
    SC450772 EMERALD UK SOLUTIONS LIMITED 24 May 2013
    SC451024 J2EE SOFTS LIMITED 29 May 2013
    SC449327 NOTICEBOOK LTD 07 May 2013
    SC449391 EASTERN SPICE (DUNDEE) LTD 07 May 2013
    SC451348 CHOKDEE ELECTRICAL LTD 31 May 2013
    SC449406 SOUTH STREET RESTAURANT LIMITED 07 May 2013
    SC449446 SEPFLO LTD 07 May 2013
    SC449242 TONYS DUNDEE LIMITED 03 May 2013
    SC450115 G. R. WALLACE PROPERTY HOLDINGS LTD 15 May 2013
    SC450136 COMTASS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD 16 May 2013
    SC449531 NUNATAK LTD 08 May 2013
    SC450230 AA CRICHTON BOWLING GREEN CONTRACTORS LTD 16 May 2013
    SC450255 AVIAN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK LIMITED 17 May 2013
    SC450265 DOUGLAS CAIRNS CONSULTANCY LIMITED 17 May 2013
    SC450498 WEST END CARS LTD 21 May 2013
    SC450711 GLENMHOR DEVELOPMENTS LTD 23 May 2013
    SC449109 THAI KITCHEN (CARNOUSTIE) LIMITED 02 May 2013
    SC450407 LITTLE SPLASHES (CARNOUSTIE) LIMITED 21 May 2013
    SC449563 FORFAR CONVENIENCE LIMITED 09 May 2013
    SC449571 THE FORFAR PVC DOOR COMPANY LTD 09 May 2013
    SC450982 B & H PROPERTIES LIMITED 28 May 2013
    SO304458 EQ INVESTMENTS LLP 31 May 2013