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.
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New Company Registrations
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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) Fife UK 2013 726 269,432 2012 664 253,150 % change 9.3% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (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) Fife UK 2013 726 269,432 2012 664 253,150 % change 9.3% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (726) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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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) Fife UK 2013 365 134,630 2012 330 121,659 % change 10.6% 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) Fife UK 2013 365 134,630 2012 330 121,659 % change 10.6% 10.7% Record Year 2011 (392) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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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
April May June New companies in 2013 121 117 127 New companies in 2012 110 110 110 % change 10.0% 6.4% 15.5% Record Year 2013 (121) 2011 (156) 2011 (131) April May June New companies in 2013 121 117 127 New companies in 2012 110 110 110 % change 10.0% 6.4% 15.5% Record Year 2013 (121) 2011 (156) 2011 (131)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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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) Fife UK 2013 375 155,192 2012 423 147,794 % change -11.3% 5.0% Record Year 2012 (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) Fife UK 2013 375 155,192 2012 423 147,794 % change -11.3% 5.0% Record Year 2012 (423) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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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) Fife UK 2013 184 77,278 2012 205 80,218 % 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) Fife UK 2013 184 77,278 2012 205 80,218 % change -10.2% -3.7% Record Year 2010 (237) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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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
April May June Closed companies in 2013 47 87 50 Closed companies in 2012 47 67 91 % change 0.0% 29.9% -45% Record Year 2012 (47) 2010 (157) 2012 (91) April May June Closed companies in 2013 47 87 50 Closed companies in 2012 47 67 91 % change 0.0% 29.9% -45% Record Year 2013 (47) 2010 (157) 2012 (91)
Net Company Growth
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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) Fife UK 2013 351 114,240 2012 241 105,356 Record Year 2011 (418) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Fife increased by 351 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2013 351 114,240 2012 241 105,356 Record Year 2011 (418) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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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) Fife UK 2013 181 57,352 2012 125 41,441 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) Fife UK 2013 181 57,352 2012 125 41,441 Record Year 2011 (222) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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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
April May June Net growth in 2013 74 30 77 Net growth in 2012 63 43 19 Record Year 2007 (108) 2011 (82) 2013 (77) April May June Net growth in 2013 74 30 77 Net growth in 2012 63 43 19 Record Year 2007 (108) 2011 (82) 2013 (77)
UK Company Share
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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 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% 2009 0.3% 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 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% 2009 0.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%) Company Share by Half Year
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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 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% 2009 0.3% 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 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% 2009 0.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.3% 0.3% UK formation share in 2012 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% % change -7.6% 3.4% 4.5% Record Year 1991 (0.5%) 2011 (0.4%) 1991 (0.4%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.3% 0.3% UK formation share in 2012 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% % change -7.6% 3.4% 4.5% Record Year 1991 (0.5%) 2011 (0.4%) 1991 (0.4%)
Director Age
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage LP 7.07% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 1.64% MANAGEMENT 4.81% TRADING 1.43% CONSULTANCY 3.41% (SCOTLAND) 1.33% PROPERTY 2.48% FIFE 1.28% TRADING 2.04% CONSULTING 1.23% ENGINEERING 1.81% (FIFE) 1.08% DESIGN 1.80% ENGINEERING 1.02% LONDON 1.77% PROPERTY 1.02% BUSINESS 1.77% INSPECTION 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSULTANCY 0.87% CONSULTANTS 1.68% J 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ANDREWS 0.77% GLOBAL 1.59% DESIGN 0.72% MEDIA 1.58% PROPERTIES 0.67% CARE 1.55% CARE 0.67% J 1.54% SCOTLAND 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.47% CONSTRUCTION 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% TRADE 0.61% IT 1.40% ELECTRICAL 0.61% M 1.26% ST 0.61% BUILDING 1.22% M 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.19% ASSOCIATES 0.56% ENTERPRISES 1.18% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% CAPITAL 1.16% CONSULTANTS 0.56% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage LP 7.06% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 1.64% MANAGEMENT 4.82% TRADING 1.48% CONSULTANCY 3.42% (SCOTLAND) 1.33% PROPERTY 2.48% FIFE 1.28% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTING 1.23% ENGINEERING 1.82% (FIFE) 1.07% DESIGN 1.79% ENGINEERING 1.02% LONDON 1.78% PROPERTY 1.02% BUSINESS 1.77% INSPECTION 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSULTANCY 0.87% CONSULTANTS 1.68% J 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ANDREWS 0.77% GLOBAL 1.60% DESIGN 0.72% MEDIA 1.58% PROPERTIES 0.66% CARE 1.55% CARE 0.66% J 1.53% ELECTRICAL 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.47% ST 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% CONSTRUCTION 0.61% IT 1.40% TRADE 0.61% M 1.26% SCOTLAND 0.61% BUILDING 1.22% ASSOCIATES 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.19% GOLF 0.56% ENTERPRISES 1.18% CONSULTANTS 0.56% CAPITAL 1.17% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% TRAINING 1.16%
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 827 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 138 55,604 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 94 17,438 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 94 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 69 26,164 99999 - Dormant Company 62 45,704 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 44 7,453 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 40 25,110 71129 - Other engineering activities 38 4,610 62090 - Other information technology service activities 25 12,885 74990 - Non-trading company 23 14,505 56302 - Public houses and bars 22 5,353 56101 - Licensed restaurants 22 7,435 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 21 8,120 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 20 5,676 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 20 5,404 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 19 8,032 43290 - Other construction installation 19 3,129 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 19 5,286 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 18 5,846 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 824 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 138 55,568 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 94 17,454 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 93 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 69 26,270 99999 - Dormant Company 64 45,726 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 45 7,478 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 40 25,168 71129 - Other engineering activities 39 4,630 62090 - Other information technology service activities 25 12,920 74990 - Non-trading company 23 14,483 56302 - Public houses and bars 22 5,402 56101 - Licensed restaurants 22 7,468 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 20 8,176 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 20 5,696 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 20 5,440 43290 - Other construction installation 19 3,143 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 19 5,301 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 18 5,876 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 18 3,253
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