Kent

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 Kent when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Kent when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Kent when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous Q2.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent 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 2013)

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

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

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

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

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 8,790 companies were formed in Kent. This figure is 5.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Kent occurred in 2013 when a total of 8,790 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)KentUK
    20138,790269,432
    20128,334253,150
    % change5.5%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (8,790)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 8,790 companies were formed in Kent. This figure is 5.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Kent occurred in 2013 when a total of 8,790 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)KentUK
    20138,790269,432
    20128,334253,150
    % change5.5%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (8,790)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous Q2.

    A total of 4,357 companies were registered in Kent during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 9.6% 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)KentUK
    20134,357134,630
    20123,974121,659
    % change9.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (4,357) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 4,357 companies were registered in Kent during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 9.6% 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)KentUK
    20134,357134,630
    20123,974121,659
    % change9.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (4,357) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

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

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

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 20131,5941,4381,325
    New companies in 20121,3401,4671,167
    % change19.0%-2.0%13.5%
    Record Year2013 (1,594)2012 (1,467)2011 (1,336)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 20131,5941,4381,325
    New companies in 20121,3401,4671,167
    % change19.0%-2.0%13.5%
    Record Year2013 (1,594)2012 (1,467)2011 (1,336)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 5,761 companies were dissolved in Kent. This figure is 17.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Kent occurred in 2009 when a total of 9,318 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)KentUK
    20135,761155,192
    20124,908147,794
    % change17.4%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (9,318)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 5,761 companies were dissolved in Kent. This figure is 17.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Kent occurred in 2009 when a total of 9,318 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)KentUK
    20135,761155,192
    20124,908147,794
    % change17.4%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (9,318)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 2,804 companies were dissolved in Kent during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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)KentUK
    20132,80477,278
    20122,71980,218
    % change3.1%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (5,830) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 2,804 companies were dissolved in Kent during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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)KentUK
    20132,80477,278
    20122,71980,218
    % change3.1%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (5,830) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131,041840923
    Closed companies in 2012911948860
    % change14.3%-11.4%7%
    Record Year2009 (1,822)2009 (2,519)2009 (1,489)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131,041840923
    Closed companies in 2012911948860
    % change14.3%-11.4%7%
    Record Year2009 (1,822)2009 (2,519)2009 (1,489)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Kent increased by 3,029 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)KentUK
    20133,029114,240
    20123,426105,356
    Record Year2007 (4,850)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Kent increased by 3,029 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)KentUK
    20133,029114,240
    20123,426105,356
    Record Year2007 (4,850)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Kent during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,553 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)KentUK
    20131,55357,352
    20121,25541,441
    Record Year 2007 (1,966) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Kent during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,553 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)KentUK
    20131,55357,352
    20121,25541,441
    Record Year 2007 (1,966) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013553598402
    Net growth in 2012429519307
    Record Year2007 (1,049)2000 (736)2008 (906)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013553598402
    Net growth in 2012429519307
    Record Year2007 (1,049)2000 (736)2008 (906)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Kent formed 3.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 3.3%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Kent
    20133.3%
    20123.3%
    20113.4%
    20103.5%
    20093.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (3.8%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Kent formed 3.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 3.3%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Kent
    20133.3%
    20123.3%
    20113.4%
    20103.5%
    20093.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (3.8%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Kent formed 3.2% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Kent
    20133.2%
    20123.3%
    20113.4%
    20103.4%
    20093.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (4.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Kent formed 3.2% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Kent
    20133.2%
    20123.3%
    20113.4%
    20103.4%
    20093.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (4.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20133.3%3.2%3.2%
    UK formation share in 20123.3%3.4%3.1%
    % change-0.1%-4.8%2.7%
    Record Year1997 (4.4%)2000 (4.3%)2009 (3.9%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20133.3%3.2%3.2%
    UK formation share in 20123.3%3.4%3.1%
    % change-0.1%-4.8%2.7%
    Record Year1997 (4.4%)2000 (4.3%)2009 (3.9%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% 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 44.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% 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 43.9.

    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 4.0% 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 43.9.

    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 4.0% 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 Kent was 2008 when 30.7% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in Kent 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 Kent was 2008 when 30.7% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in Kent 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 Kent was in 2008 when 30.6% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in Kent 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 Kent was in 2008 when 30.6% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in Kent 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
    CONSULTING2.84%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT2.52%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CONSULTANCY2.14%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    KENT1.59%PROPERTY2.48%
    ASSOCIATES1.25%TRADING2.04%
    PROPERTY1.23%ENGINEERING1.81%
    CONSTRUCTION1.11%DESIGN1.80%
    BUILDING0.93%LONDON1.77%
    J0.91%BUSINESS1.77%
    CONSULTANTS0.90%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    LONDON0.88%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    DESIGN0.87%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    ELECTRICAL0.86%GLOBAL1.59%
    TRADING0.82%MEDIA1.58%
    CARE0.78%CARE1.55%
    INVESTMENTS0.77%J1.54%
    BUSINESS0.73%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    R0.68%PROPERTIES1.41%
    (KENT)0.68%IT1.40%
    TRAINING0.68%M1.26%
    M0.63%BUILDING1.22%
    S0.61%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ENGINEERING0.59%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    MEDIA0.59%CAPITAL1.16%
    IT0.59%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.84%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT2.52%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CONSULTANCY2.13%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    KENT1.58%PROPERTY2.48%
    ASSOCIATES1.24%TRADING2.05%
    PROPERTY1.23%ENGINEERING1.82%
    CONSTRUCTION1.10%DESIGN1.79%
    BUILDING0.94%LONDON1.78%
    CONSULTANTS0.91%BUSINESS1.77%
    J0.91%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    LONDON0.87%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    DESIGN0.87%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    ELECTRICAL0.86%GLOBAL1.60%
    TRADING0.83%MEDIA1.58%
    CARE0.79%CARE1.55%
    INVESTMENTS0.76%J1.53%
    BUSINESS0.73%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    TRAINING0.68%PROPERTIES1.41%
    R0.68%IT1.40%
    (KENT)0.68%M1.26%
    M0.64%BUILDING1.22%
    S0.61%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ENGINEERING0.59%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    MEDIA0.59%CAPITAL1.17%
    PROPERTIES0.59%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied7,606239,154
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1,63655,604
    99999 - Dormant Company1,60345,704
    74990 - Non-trading company1,12614,505
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,09734,490
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities83226,164
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified73525,110
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified49117,438
    41100 - Development of building projects4269,173
    62090 - Other information technology service activities41212,885
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified3997,453
    86900 - Other human health activities3558,930
    43210 - Electrical installation3065,775
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets2865,552
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing2765,404
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate2528,120
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings2525,846
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet2458,032
    98000 - Residents property management2394,785
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation2394,580
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied7,547237,080
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1,64755,568
    99999 - Dormant Company1,60145,726
    74990 - Non-trading company1,12614,483
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,09734,652
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities83526,270
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified73525,168
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified49017,454
    41100 - Development of building projects4309,235
    62090 - Other information technology service activities41112,920
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified4027,478
    86900 - Other human health activities3558,957
    43210 - Electrical installation3075,801
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets2865,576
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing2785,440
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate2548,176
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings2535,876
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet2468,083
    98000 - Residents property management2404,825
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation2394,603

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08476754 BUTTERFLY CONSULTANCY (LONDON) LIMITED 08 Apr 2013
    08476883 WAA PRESTIGE VALETING LIMITED 08 Apr 2013
    08479925 ALLOTROPIA LTD. 09 Apr 2013
    08479987 EDEN RENOVATIONS LTD 09 Apr 2013
    08480501 WALK THE TALK INNOVATIONS LIMITED 09 Apr 2013
    08485651 SKINNER FAMILY INVESTMENTS LIMITED 12 Apr 2013
    08486380 NUTRITE LIMITED 12 Apr 2013
    08487817 AUDA MEDICAL LTD 15 Apr 2013
    08489252 GIGA SOLAR UK LTD 15 Apr 2013
    08490828 FATHER OF TWINS LIMITED 16 Apr 2013
    08495806 VINERIER LTD 19 Apr 2013
    08500280 SCRIBBLE DIGTAL LTD 23 Apr 2013
    08500333 NORLAND MARINE LIMITED 23 Apr 2013
    08506095 BAZEE GAMES LIMITED 26 Apr 2013
    08483404 KIDDI CARDIO LIMITED 11 Apr 2013
    08494324 BLUE CUBE AVIATION LTD 18 Apr 2013
    08500236 HN MEDICS (UK) LIMITED 23 Apr 2013
    08467962 PEE TEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 02 Apr 2013
    08483889 ROCK WEB DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 11 Apr 2013
    08502682 KINSLEY ASSOCIATES LIMITED 24 Apr 2013
    08507852 UNITED PROPERTY SERVICE LTD 29 Apr 2013
    08474692 BULELWA CARE LIMITED 05 Apr 2013
    08472036 RUSSELL PHILIPS LIMITED 03 Apr 2013
    08472783 WARD & FITZGIBBON LIMITED 04 Apr 2013
    08474272 BECKENHAM CATERING SERVICES LTD 05 Apr 2013