Fife

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 Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Fife when compared to any previous June.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Fife when compared to any previous June.

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 Fife when compared to any previous first half year.

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

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

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

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 726 companies were formed in Fife. This figure is 9.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2013 when a total of 726 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)FifeUK
    2013726269,432
    2012664253,150
    % change9.3%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (726)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 726 companies were formed in Fife. This figure is 9.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2013 when a total of 726 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)FifeUK
    2013726269,432
    2012664253,150
    % change9.3%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (726)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 365 companies were registered in Fife during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 10.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)FifeUK
    2013365134,630
    2012330121,659
    % change10.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2011 (392) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 365 companies were registered in Fife during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 10.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)FifeUK
    2013365134,630
    2012330121,659
    % change10.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2011 (392) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

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

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

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013121117127
    New companies in 2012110110110
    % change10.0%6.4%15.5%
    Record Year2013 (121)2011 (156)2011 (131)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013121117127
    New companies in 2012110110110
    % change10.0%6.4%15.5%
    Record Year2013 (121)2011 (156)2011 (131)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 375 companies were dissolved in Fife. This figure is 11.3% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2012 when a total of 423 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)FifeUK
    2013375155,192
    2012423147,794
    % change-11.3%5.0%
    Record Year2012 (423)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 375 companies were dissolved in Fife. This figure is 11.3% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2012 when a total of 423 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)FifeUK
    2013375155,192
    2012423147,794
    % change-11.3%5.0%
    Record Year2012 (423)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 184 companies were dissolved in Fife during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 10.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)FifeUK
    201318477,278
    201220580,218
    % change-10.2%-3.7%
    Record Year 2010 (237) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 184 companies were dissolved in Fife during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 10.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)FifeUK
    201318477,278
    201220580,218
    % change-10.2%-3.7%
    Record Year 2010 (237) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013478750
    Closed companies in 2012476791
    % change0.0%29.9%-45%
    Record Year2012 (47)2010 (157)2012 (91)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013478750
    Closed companies in 2012476791
    % change0.0%29.9%-45%
    Record Year2013 (47)2010 (157)2012 (91)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Fife increased by 351 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)FifeUK
    2013351114,240
    2012241105,356
    Record Year2011 (418)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Fife increased by 351 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)FifeUK
    2013351114,240
    2012241105,356
    Record Year2011 (418)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Fife during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 181 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)FifeUK
    201318157,352
    201212541,441
    Record Year 2011 (222) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Fife during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 181 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)FifeUK
    201318157,352
    201212541,441
    Record Year 2011 (222) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Fife when compared to any previous June.

    June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Fife when compared to any previous June.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013743077
    Net growth in 2012634319
    Record Year2007 (108)2011 (82)2013 (77)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013743077
    Net growth in 2012634319
    Record Year2007 (108)2011 (82)2013 (77)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Fife formed 0.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.3%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Fife
    20130.3%
    20120.3%
    20110.3%
    20100.3%
    20090.3%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Fife formed 0.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.3%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Fife
    20130.3%
    20120.3%
    20110.3%
    20100.3%
    20090.3%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Fife formed 0.3% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Fife
    20130.3%
    20120.3%
    20110.3%
    20100.3%
    20090.3%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Fife formed 0.3% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Fife
    20130.3%
    20120.3%
    20110.3%
    20100.3%
    20090.3%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (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%0.3%
    UK formation share in 20120.3%0.3%0.3%
    % change-7.6%3.4%4.5%
    Record Year1991 (0.5%)2011 (0.4%)1991 (0.4%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.3%0.3%
    UK formation share in 20120.3%0.3%0.3%
    % change-7.6%3.4%4.5%
    Record Year1991 (0.5%)2011 (0.4%)1991 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 44.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.9% 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 44.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.9% 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 Fife was 2007 when 36.2% of all directors were female.

    31.5% of all director appointments in Fife 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 Fife was 2007 when 36.2% of all directors were female.

    31.5% of all director appointments in Fife 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 Fife was in 2007 when 35.8% of all directors were female.

    26.2% of all director appointments in Fife 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 Fife was in 2007 when 35.8% of all directors were female.

    26.2% of all director appointments in Fife 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
    LP7.07%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.64%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    TRADING1.43%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    (SCOTLAND)1.33%PROPERTY2.48%
    FIFE1.28%TRADING2.04%
    CONSULTING1.23%ENGINEERING1.81%
    (FIFE)1.08%DESIGN1.80%
    ENGINEERING1.02%LONDON1.77%
    PROPERTY1.02%BUSINESS1.77%
    INSPECTION0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CONSULTANCY0.87%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    J0.82%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    ANDREWS0.77%GLOBAL1.59%
    DESIGN0.72%MEDIA1.58%
    PROPERTIES0.67%CARE1.55%
    CARE0.67%J1.54%
    SCOTLAND0.61%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    CONSTRUCTION0.61%PROPERTIES1.41%
    TRADE0.61%IT1.40%
    ELECTRICAL0.61%M1.26%
    ST0.61%BUILDING1.22%
    M0.56%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ASSOCIATES0.56%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.56%CAPITAL1.16%
    CONSULTANTS0.56%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    LP7.06%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.64%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    TRADING1.48%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    (SCOTLAND)1.33%PROPERTY2.48%
    FIFE1.28%TRADING2.05%
    CONSULTING1.23%ENGINEERING1.82%
    (FIFE)1.07%DESIGN1.79%
    ENGINEERING1.02%LONDON1.78%
    PROPERTY1.02%BUSINESS1.77%
    INSPECTION0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CONSULTANCY0.87%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    J0.82%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    ANDREWS0.77%GLOBAL1.60%
    DESIGN0.72%MEDIA1.58%
    PROPERTIES0.66%CARE1.55%
    CARE0.66%J1.53%
    ELECTRICAL0.61%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    ST0.61%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CONSTRUCTION0.61%IT1.40%
    TRADE0.61%M1.26%
    SCOTLAND0.61%BUILDING1.22%
    ASSOCIATES0.56%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    GOLF0.56%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    CONSULTANTS0.56%CAPITAL1.17%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.56%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied827239,154
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified13855,604
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified9417,438
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management9434,490
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities6926,164
    99999 - Dormant Company6245,704
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified447,453
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4025,110
    71129 - Other engineering activities384,610
    62090 - Other information technology service activities2512,885
    74990 - Non-trading company2314,505
    56302 - Public houses and bars225,353
    56101 - Licensed restaurants227,435
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate218,120
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment205,676
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing205,404
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet198,032
    43290 - Other construction installation193,129
    68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate195,286
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings185,846
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied824237,080
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified13855,568
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified9417,454
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management9334,652
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities6926,270
    99999 - Dormant Company6445,726
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified457,478
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4025,168
    71129 - Other engineering activities394,630
    62090 - Other information technology service activities2512,920
    74990 - Non-trading company2314,483
    56302 - Public houses and bars225,402
    56101 - Licensed restaurants227,468
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate208,176
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment205,696
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing205,440
    43290 - Other construction installation193,143
    68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate195,301
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings185,876
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified183,253

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC451385 ROLL CALL FIFE LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    SC453220 MAGDA LIMITED 26 Jun 2013
    SC451374 STRAYARC SUPERVISION SERVICES LTD 03 Jun 2013
    SC451645 J J R ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED 05 Jun 2013
    SC451718 SPENCE'S GLEAM & SHINE (SGS) LTD. 06 Jun 2013
    SC452286 MARTIN CLARK ENGINEERING LIMITED 13 Jun 2013
    SC452733 ADAM BOOK LTD 19 Jun 2013
    SC452453 CLONE AUDIO LIMITED 17 Jun 2013
    SC451639 AHL CONTRACTS LIMITED 05 Jun 2013
    SC451992 CAMMYLAND LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    SC452431 KLEON LIMITED 17 Jun 2013
    SC452736 ELKANAH LIMITED 19 Jun 2013
    SC453415 KEANE TRADE SALES LIMITED 28 Jun 2013
    SC453464 GREEN DEAL AND ECO ADVICE CENTRE LIMITED 28 Jun 2013
    SC452821 REDPATHS WINDOWS, DOORS AND STAIRS LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    SL013299 BEST GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LP 05 Jun 2013
    SC451848 MR JOHN STEIN LIMITED 07 Jun 2013
    SC451852 THISTLE LEISURE LTD 07 Jun 2013
    SC452199 PROPERTY SOLUTIONS (FIFE) LTD 12 Jun 2013
    SL013402 SKYFALL GROUPS LP 17 Jun 2013
    SO304483 GRAND MURUG LLP 18 Jun 2013
    SL013411 SHENSTONE TRADE LP 19 Jun 2013
    SL013412 LAWFORD SOLUTIONS LP 19 Jun 2013
    SC452951 IDRAW PLANS LIMITED 24 Jun 2013
    SC453243 KILTED LIMITED 26 Jun 2013