Greater London
Q1 2013 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
- Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Greater London when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Greater London when compared to any quarter in history.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
- February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
- The record first quarter for female directors in Greater London was in 2013 when 24.2% of all directors were female.
- The record first quarter for female directors in Greater London was in 2013 when 24.2% of all directors were female.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Greater London when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Greater London when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 38,869 companies were registered in Greater London during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 5.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London UK 2013 38,869 134,802 2012 36,832 131,491 % change 5.5% 2.5% Record Year 2013 (38,869) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 38,869 companies were registered in Greater London during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 5.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London UK 2013 38,869 134,802 2012 36,832 131,491 % change 5.5% 2.5% Record Year 2013 (38,869) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2013 12,587 13,393 12,889 New companies in 2012 11,011 12,614 13,207 % change 14.3% 6.2% -2.4% Record Year 2013 (12,587) 2013 (13,393) 2007 (15,821) January February March New companies in 2013 12,587 13,393 12,889 New companies in 2012 11,011 12,614 13,207 % change 14.3% 6.2% -2.4% Record Year 2013 (12,587) 2013 (13,393) 2007 (15,821)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 22,391 companies were dissolved in Greater London during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 22.6% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London UK 2013 22,391 77,914 2012 18,258 67,576 % change 22.6% 15.3% Record Year 2009 (30,311) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 22,391 companies were dissolved in Greater London during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 22.6% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London UK 2013 22,391 77,914 2012 18,258 67,576 % change 22.6% 15.3% Record Year 2009 (30,311) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Greater London when compared to any previous January.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2013 9,699 6,424 6,268 Closed companies in 2012 6,384 6,169 5,705 % change 51.9% 4.1% 10% Record Year 2013 (9,699) 2011 (11,162) 2009 (20,439) January February March Closed companies in 2013 9,699 6,424 6,268 Closed companies in 2012 6,384 6,169 5,705 % change 51.9% 4.1% 10% Record Year 2013 (9,699) 2011 (11,162) 2009 (20,439)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Net company growth for Greater London during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 16,478 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London UK 2013 16,478 56,888 2012 18,574 63,915 Record Year 2007 (19,408) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Greater London during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 16,478 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London UK 2013 16,478 56,888 2012 18,574 63,915 Record Year 2007 (19,408) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater London when compared to any previous February.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2013 2,888 6,969 6,621 Net growth in 2012 4,627 6,445 7,502 Record Year 2012 (4,627) 2013 (6,969) 2007 (10,308) January February March Net growth in 2013 2,888 6,969 6,621 Net growth in 2012 4,627 6,445 7,502 Record Year 2012 (4,627) 2013 (6,969) 2007 (10,308)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
In the first quarter of 2013, Greater London formed 28.8% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London 2013 28.8% 2012 28.0% 2011 27.7% 2010 26.4% 2009 25.4% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (30.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, Greater London formed 28.8% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Greater London 2013 28.8% 2012 28.0% 2011 27.7% 2010 26.4% 2009 25.4% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (30.9%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2013 28.6% 30.1% 27.8% UK formation share in 2012 27.9% 28.6% 27.5% % change 2.5% 5.4% 0.9% Record Year 1999 (31.4%) 2013 (30.1%) 1999 (31.7%) January February March UK formation share in 2013 28.6% 30.1% 27.8% UK formation share in 2012 27.9% 28.6% 27.5% % change 2.5% 5.4% 0.9% Record Year 1999 (31.4%) 2013 (30.1%) 1999 (31.7%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 42.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 42.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The record first quarter for female directors in Greater London was in 2013 when 24.2% of all directors were female.
24.2% of all director appointments in Greater London in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Greater London was in 2013 when 24.2% of all directors were female.
24.2% of all director appointments in Greater London in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2012-Mar 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.91% CONSULTING 5.18% MANAGEMENT 2.91% MANAGEMENT 4.79% LONDON 2.91% CONSULTANCY 3.31% CONSULTANCY 1.95% PROPERTY 2.44% TRADING 1.88% TRADING 2.05% GLOBAL 1.75% DESIGN 1.80% CAPITAL 1.51% ENGINEERING 1.78% PROPERTY 1.49% BUSINESS 1.78% MEDIA 1.48% ASSOCIATES 1.75% INVESTMENTS 1.30% LONDON 1.73% BUSINESS 1.26% CONSULTANTS 1.70% INTERNATIONAL 1.26% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% CO., 1.21% MEDIA 1.63% CONSULTANTS 1.15% GLOBAL 1.58% ASSOCIATES 1.08% J 1.56% DESIGN 1.08% CARE 1.46% CONSTRUCTION 1.03% IT 1.42% PRODUCTIONS 0.98% INVESTMENTS 1.42% IT 0.98% PROPERTIES 1.36% PARTNERS 0.95% M 1.26% PROPERTIES 0.89% BUILDING 1.21% ENTERPRISES 0.86% ENTERPRISES 1.19% SECURITY 0.82% ELECTRICAL 1.18% CO 0.78% TRAINING 1.17% GROUP 0.75% SECURITY 1.15% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.93% CONSULTING 5.19% MANAGEMENT 2.91% MANAGEMENT 4.79% LONDON 2.91% CONSULTANCY 3.32% CONSULTANCY 1.95% PROPERTY 2.45% TRADING 1.88% TRADING 2.05% GLOBAL 1.75% DESIGN 1.80% CAPITAL 1.51% ENGINEERING 1.78% PROPERTY 1.49% BUSINESS 1.78% MEDIA 1.47% ASSOCIATES 1.75% INVESTMENTS 1.29% LONDON 1.73% BUSINESS 1.27% CONSULTANTS 1.70% INTERNATIONAL 1.26% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% CO., 1.21% MEDIA 1.63% CONSULTANTS 1.15% GLOBAL 1.58% ASSOCIATES 1.08% J 1.56% DESIGN 1.08% CARE 1.47% CONSTRUCTION 1.04% IT 1.42% PRODUCTIONS 0.98% INVESTMENTS 1.41% IT 0.98% PROPERTIES 1.36% PARTNERS 0.96% M 1.26% PROPERTIES 0.89% BUILDING 1.21% ENTERPRISES 0.87% ENTERPRISES 1.19% SECURITY 0.82% ELECTRICAL 1.18% CO 0.78% TRAINING 1.18% GROUP 0.75% SECURITY 1.15%
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 77,713 232,560 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 19,607 55,469 99999 - Dormant Company 15,933 44,156 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 8,375 33,439 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 7,881 24,207 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 7,099 25,414 74990 - Non-trading company 4,162 14,226 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 4,047 16,712 62090 - Other information technology service activities 3,787 12,879 62012 - Business and domestic software development 2,517 8,275 7487 - Other business activities 2,477 7,504 41100 - Development of building projects 2,209 8,901 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 2,086 7,760 56101 - Licensed restaurants 2,032 7,177 86900 - Other human health activities 1,989 8,698 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 1,968 6,740 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 1,816 4,951 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 1,757 5,174 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 1,755 7,407 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 1,603 5,236 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 77,605 232,252 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 19,553 55,321 99999 - Dormant Company 15,877 44,046 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 8,386 33,533 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 7,862 24,177 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 7,124 25,461 74990 - Non-trading company 4,145 14,180 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 4,047 16,693 62090 - Other information technology service activities 3,795 12,890 62012 - Business and domestic software development 2,515 8,286 7487 - Other business activities 2,475 7,497 41100 - Development of building projects 2,211 8,933 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 2,097 7,798 56101 - Licensed restaurants 2,025 7,186 86900 - Other human health activities 1,991 8,710 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 1,969 6,739 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 1,820 4,957 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 1,766 7,435 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 1,760 5,170 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 1,602 5,237
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08425091 DIRECT MONEY TRANSFER & TRAVEL SERVICES LTD 01 Mar 2013 08427218 SMART & STYLISH LOOK LIMITED 04 Mar 2013 08428372 DONNA DO'R LTD 04 Mar 2013 08429198 VENINCA LIMITED 04 Mar 2013 08430126 FINEDESIGNGROUP LTD 05 Mar 2013 08431323 INAYA CONSULTING LTD 06 Mar 2013 08431677 ISMILYANOV LTD 06 Mar 2013 08431928 CLIFTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD 06 Mar 2013 08432881 CHASING ROBERT BARKER LIMITED 06 Mar 2013 08433240 REGENT CONSTRUCTIONS (UK) LTD 07 Mar 2013 08433241 SOCIAL CARE 4 HEALTH LTD 07 Mar 2013 08433290 DOYEN GLOBAL LIMITED 07 Mar 2013 08434604 CHRYSTAL LUO LIMITED 07 Mar 2013 08434945 BUTTERCLUCK LIMITED 07 Mar 2013 08437185 REV-LAND (UK) LIMITED 08 Mar 2013 08437581 OURSTUFF LIMITED 08 Mar 2013 08439253 NJTR LIMITED 11 Mar 2013 08439829 GORKHA TOUCH LIMITED 12 Mar 2013 08440589 MMK AND ASSOCIATES LTD 12 Mar 2013 08441953 3D CUT LIMITED 12 Mar 2013 08442389 BUZZMYWORDS LIMITED 13 Mar 2013 08443890 IMAAN TRADERS LIMITED 14 Mar 2013 08447416 ARTUNER LIMITED 15 Mar 2013 08447868 FURNISHING HOUSE LIMITED 15 Mar 2013 08448105 EXPONENT (CONNACHT) SPV 6 LIMITED 18 Mar 2013
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