Fife
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Fife when compared to any month in history.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Fife when compared to any month in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company closures in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company closures in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 748 companies were formed in Fife. This figure is 3.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2014 when a total of 748 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2014 748 300,731 2013 726 269,432 % change 3.0% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (748) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 748 companies were formed in Fife. This figure is 3.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2014 when a total of 748 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2014 748 300,731 2013 726 269,432 % change 3.0% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (748) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 357 companies were registered in Fife during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 2.2% 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) Fife UK 2014 357 150,009 2013 365 134,630 % change -2.2% 11.4% Record Year 2011 (392) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 357 companies were registered in Fife during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 2.2% 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) Fife UK 2014 357 150,009 2013 365 134,630 % change -2.2% 11.4% Record Year 2011 (392) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Fife when compared to any month in history.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Fife when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Fife when compared to any month in history.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 159 111 87 New companies in 2013 121 117 127 % change 31.4% -5.1% -31.5% Record Year 2014 (159) 2011 (156) 2011 (131) April May June New companies in 2014 159 111 87 New companies in 2013 121 117 127 % change 31.4% -5.1% -31.5% Record Year 2014 (159) 2011 (156) 2011 (131)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company closures in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company closures in Fife when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 439 companies were dissolved in Fife. This figure is 17.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2014 when a total of 439 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2014 439 177,207 2013 375 155,192 % change 17.1% 14.2% Record Year 2014 (439) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 439 companies were dissolved in Fife. This figure is 17.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Fife occurred in 2014 when a total of 439 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2014 439 177,207 2013 375 155,192 % change 17.1% 14.2% Record Year 2014 (439) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 238 companies were dissolved in Fife during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 29.3% 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) Fife UK 2014 238 94,837 2013 184 77,278 % change 29.3% 22.7% Record Year 2014 (238) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 238 companies were dissolved in Fife during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 29.3% 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) Fife UK 2014 238 94,837 2013 184 77,278 % change 29.3% 22.7% Record Year 2014 (238) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Fife when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 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 2014 71 88 79 Closed companies in 2013 47 87 50 % change 51.1% 1.1% 58% Record Year 2014 (71) 2010 (157) 2012 (91) April May June Closed companies in 2014 71 88 79 Closed companies in 2013 47 87 50 % change 51.1% 1.1% 58% Record Year 2014 (71) 2010 (157) 2012 (91)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Fife increased by 309 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2014 309 123,524 2013 351 114,240 Record Year 2011 (418) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Fife increased by 309 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife UK 2014 309 123,524 2013 351 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Fife during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 119 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Fife UK 2014 119 55,172 2013 181 57,352 Record Year 2011 (222) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Fife during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 119 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Fife UK 2014 119 55,172 2013 181 57,352 Record Year 2011 (222) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 88 23 8 Net growth in 2013 74 30 77 Record Year 2007 (108) 2011 (82) 2013 (77) April May June Net growth in 2014 88 23 8 Net growth in 2013 74 30 77 Record Year 2007 (108) 2011 (82) 2013 (77)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Fife formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife 2014 0.2% 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Fife formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Fife 2014 0.2% 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Fife formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Fife 2014 0.2% 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Fife formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Fife 2014 0.2% 2013 0.3% 2012 0.3% 2011 0.3% 2010 0.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.3% 0.3% % change 18.5% -12.4% -40.7% Record Year 1991 (0.5%) 2011 (0.4%) 1991 (0.4%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.3% 0.3% % change 18.5% -12.4% -40.7% Record Year 1991 (0.5%) 2011 (0.4%) 1991 (0.4%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 45.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.4.
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 3.5% 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 45.4.
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 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Fife was 2007 when 36.2% of all directors were female.
29.6% of all director appointments in Fife 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 Fife was 2007 when 36.2% of all directors were female.
29.6% of all director appointments in Fife 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Fife was in 2007 when 35.8% of all directors were female.
32.3% of all director appointments in Fife 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 Fife was in 2007 when 35.8% of all directors were female.
32.3% of all director appointments in Fife 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage LP 4.27% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.66% MANAGEMENT 4.64% (SCOTLAND) 1.46% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTING 1.36% PROPERTY 2.66% FIFE 1.31% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTANCY 1.26% ENGINEERING 1.99% ENGINEERING 1.26% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% (FIFE) 1.06% LONDON 1.93% INSPECTION 1.01% CARE 1.85% SCOTLAND 0.96% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.90% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROPERTY 0.85% BUSINESS 1.69% ENERGY 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSULTANTS 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.58% ANDREWS 0.65% GLOBAL 1.55% J 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.55% BUSINESS 0.65% J 1.51% CENTRE 0.65% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.65% MEDIA 1.44% TRADE 0.60% ELECTRICAL 1.40% IMPEX 0.55% IT 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ROOFING 0.55% BUILDING 1.26% ASSOCIATES 0.55% M 1.24% M 0.55% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage LP 4.26% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.60% MANAGEMENT 4.64% (SCOTLAND) 1.40% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 1.35% PROPERTY 2.66% FIFE 1.35% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTANCY 1.25% ENGINEERING 1.99% ENGINEERING 1.25% LONDON 1.93% (FIFE) 1.10% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% INSPECTION 1.00% CARE 1.85% SCOTLAND 0.95% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.90% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROPERTY 0.85% BUSINESS 1.69% CONSULTANTS 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.63% ENERGY 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.58% TRADE 0.70% GLOBAL 1.55% DESIGN 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.55% J 0.65% J 1.50% CENTRE 0.65% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ANDREWS 0.65% MEDIA 1.44% BUSINESS 0.60% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ELECTRICAL 0.55% IT 1.33% ASSOCIATES 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ROOFING 0.55% BUILDING 1.26% IMPEX 0.55% M 1.23% JOINERY 0.50% CO., 1.20%
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 858 261,557 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 130 57,421 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 94 40,250 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 89 19,058 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 73 29,029 99999 - Dormant Company 61 48,436 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 54 8,533 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 52 28,352 71129 - Other engineering activities 45 5,787 74990 - Non-trading company 34 14,351 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 28 10,133 56302 - Public houses and bars 27 6,099 41100 - Development of building projects 26 10,527 56101 - Licensed restaurants 26 8,585 43210 - Electrical installation 25 6,050 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 21 5,075 43320 - Joinery installation 21 2,169 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 20 1,032 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 20 6,413 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 19 7,840 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 859 259,495 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 130 57,459 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 96 40,375 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 89 19,026 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 73 29,145 99999 - Dormant Company 62 48,126 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 55 8,555 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 51 28,340 71129 - Other engineering activities 45 5,810 74990 - Non-trading company 34 14,184 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 28 10,262 41100 - Development of building projects 27 10,664 56302 - Public houses and bars 27 6,119 56101 - Licensed restaurants 26 8,651 43210 - Electrical installation 25 6,091 43320 - Joinery installation 21 2,180 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 21 5,099 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 20 6,441 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 20 1,036 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 20 7,892
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