Angus

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Angus when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures 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 2014)

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Angus when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 619 companies were formed in Angus. This figure is 5.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Angus occurred in 2014 when a total of 619 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2014619300,731
    2013588269,432
    % change5.3%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (619)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 619 companies were formed in Angus. This figure is 5.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Angus occurred in 2014 when a total of 619 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2014619300,731
    2013588269,432
    % change5.3%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (619)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Angus when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 316 companies were registered in Angus during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 2.9% 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)AngusUK
    2014316150,009
    2013307134,630
    % change2.9%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (316) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 316 companies were registered in Angus during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 2.9% 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)AngusUK
    2014316150,009
    2013307134,630
    % change2.9%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (316) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.

    April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous June.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Angus when compared to any previous April.

    April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Angus when compared to any month in history.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201411810197
    New companies in 201310011493
    % change18.0%-11.4%4.3%
    Record Year2014 (118)2013 (114)2014 (97)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201411810197
    New companies in 201310011493
    % change18.0%-11.4%4.3%
    Record Year2014 (118)2013 (114)2014 (97)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 363 companies were dissolved in Angus. This figure is 23.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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
    2014363177,207
    2013293155,192
    % change23.9%14.2%
    Record Year2010 (379)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 363 companies were dissolved in Angus. This figure is 23.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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
    2014363177,207
    2013293155,192
    % change23.9%14.2%
    Record Year2010 (379)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 182 companies were dissolved in Angus during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 40.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly 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)AngusUK
    201418294,837
    201313077,278
    % change40.0%22.7%
    Record Year 2010 (235) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 182 companies were dissolved in Angus during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 40.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly 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)AngusUK
    201418294,837
    201313077,278
    % change40.0%22.7%
    Record Year 2010 (235) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

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

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

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014706448
    Closed companies in 2013346036
    % change105.9%6.7%33%
    Record Year2014 (70)2010 (160)2009 (72)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014706448
    Closed companies in 2013346036
    % change105.9%6.7%33%
    Record Year2014 (70)2010 (160)2009 (72)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Angus increased by 256 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2014256123,524
    2013295114,240
    Record Year2007 (337)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Angus increased by 256 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)AngusUK
    2014256123,524
    2013295114,240
    Record Year2007 (337)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Angus during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 134 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AngusUK
    201413455,172
    201317757,352
    Record Year 2007 (193) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Angus during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 134 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)AngusUK
    201413455,172
    201317757,352
    Record Year 2007 (193) 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 2014483749
    Net growth in 2013665457
    Record Year2007 (81)2007 (70)2003 (59)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2014483749
    Net growth in 2013665457
    Record Year2007 (81)2007 (70)2003 (59)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Angus
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Angus
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Angus
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Angus formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Angus
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.2%0.2%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.3%0.2%
    % change6.4%-18.3%-9.6%
    Record Year1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.2%0.2%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.3%0.2%
    % change6.4%-18.3%-9.6%
    Record Year1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)1992 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 44.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% 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 44.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% 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 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 Angus was 2006 when 31.8% of all directors were female.

    26.6% of all director appointments in Angus 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 Angus was 2006 when 31.8% of all directors were female.

    26.6% of all director appointments in Angus 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 Angus was in 2007 when 32.4% of all directors were female.

    26.8% of all director appointments in Angus 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 Angus was in 2007 when 32.4% of all directors were female.

    26.8% of all director appointments in Angus 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
    DUNDEE1.81%CONSULTING5.16%
    (DUNDEE)1.70%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    (SCOTLAND)1.40%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    SCOTLAND1.11%PROPERTY2.66%
    ELECTRICAL1.05%TRADING2.03%
    ENGINEERING1.05%ENGINEERING1.99%
    STREET0.88%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    PROPERTIES0.88%LONDON1.93%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.82%CARE1.85%
    PROPERTY0.82%DESIGN1.75%
    M0.76%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    ANGUS0.70%BUSINESS1.69%
    CONSULTING0.70%PROPERTIES1.63%
    MANAGEMENT0.70%TRANSPORT1.58%
    CONSULTANCY0.70%GLOBAL1.55%
    TRAINING0.58%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    CONSULTANTS0.58%J1.51%
    J0.58%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    MOTORS0.53%MEDIA1.44%
    OFFSHORE0.53%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    G0.53%IT1.33%
    TAY0.53%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    INVESTMENTS0.53%BUILDING1.26%
    CONSTRUCTION0.53%M1.24%
    CENTRE0.47%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    DUNDEE1.81%CONSULTING5.16%
    (DUNDEE)1.75%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    (SCOTLAND)1.40%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    SCOTLAND1.11%PROPERTY2.66%
    ENGINEERING1.05%TRADING2.03%
    ELECTRICAL1.05%ENGINEERING1.99%
    PROPERTIES0.88%LONDON1.93%
    STREET0.88%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.82%CARE1.85%
    PROPERTY0.82%DESIGN1.75%
    M0.76%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    MANAGEMENT0.70%BUSINESS1.69%
    CONSULTING0.70%PROPERTIES1.63%
    ANGUS0.70%TRANSPORT1.58%
    CONSULTANCY0.64%GLOBAL1.55%
    J0.58%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    TRAINING0.58%J1.50%
    CONSULTANTS0.58%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    TAY0.53%MEDIA1.44%
    G0.53%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    OFFSHORE0.53%IT1.33%
    INVESTMENTS0.53%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    MOTORS0.53%BUILDING1.26%
    CONSTRUCTION0.53%M1.23%
    ENERGY0.47%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied464261,557
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified12457,421
    99999 - Dormant Company7448,436
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management6540,250
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified5328,352
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified5219,058
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate4510,133
    56302 - Public houses and bars426,099
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands377,840
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities3729,029
    56101 - Licensed restaurants378,585
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction341,017
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment296,631
    43210 - Electrical installation256,050
    71129 - Other engineering activities245,787
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation235,075
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings227,053
    86900 - Other human health activities2011,292
    71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities203,165
    47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating203,928
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied459259,495
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified12557,459
    99999 - Dormant Company7548,126
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management6540,375
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified5328,340
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified5219,026
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate4710,262
    56302 - Public houses and bars426,119
    56101 - Licensed restaurants408,651
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands377,892
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities3629,145
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction341,020
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment296,665
    43210 - Electrical installation256,091
    71129 - Other engineering activities245,810
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation235,099
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings227,088
    47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating203,937
    71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities203,182
    86900 - Other human health activities1911,353

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC474600 LINDEN NEUROLOGICAL SERVICES LIMITED 07 Apr 2014
    SC475136 WEST END FOODS LTD 11 Apr 2014
    SC475732 M & M BARS LTD 22 Apr 2014
    SC476013 AARON DETAIL VALETING LIMITED 24 Apr 2014
    SC476566 K BAR DUNDEE LIMITED 30 Apr 2014
    SC474264 FELIXCAT LIMITED 02 Apr 2014
    SC474370 BEVERIDGEWELL LIMITED 04 Apr 2014
    SC475609 EVERGREEN BUSINESS CONSULTING LIMITED 17 Apr 2014
    SC476012 SOFINE HEALTHCARE LIMITED 24 Apr 2014
    SC476530 SB EASTERN LTD 30 Apr 2014
    SC475777 POLISH FOOD SHOP ZALL LTD 22 Apr 2014
    SC476326 DRINKSMART SCOTLAND LTD 28 Apr 2014
    SC474069 CARAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED 01 Apr 2014
    SC475106 FM INSPECTION LTD 11 Apr 2014
    SC476066 COMMISSIONING & SU CCPP LIMITED 24 Apr 2014
    SC476538 HAPPY PORTIONS LTD 30 Apr 2014
    SC474206 BT DECKING LTD 02 Apr 2014
    SC474215 A.G. LOWRIE LIMITED 02 Apr 2014
    SC475096 MACMERRY300 LTD 11 Apr 2014
    SC475390 S & D WATSON (JOINERS) LIMITED 15 Apr 2014
    SC475632 STRATHYRE RESOURCING LTD 22 Apr 2014
    SC476080 DIALOGUE DATA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED 24 Apr 2014
    SC474968 KEPTIE UNDERWATER CENTRE LTD 10 Apr 2014
    SC476563 THE INDOS DELHI LTD 30 Apr 2014
    SC474375 TULLYHERRON PROPERTIES LIMITED 04 Apr 2014