Kent
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous January.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous January.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 4,744 companies were registered in Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 4,744 150,722 2013 4,433 134,802 % change 7.0% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (4,844) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 4,744 companies were registered in Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 4,744 150,722 2013 4,433 134,802 % change 7.0% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (4,844) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 4,744 companies were registered in Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 4,744 150,722 2013 4,433 134,802 % change 7.0% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (4,844) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous January.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous January.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Kent when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 1,496 1,543 1,705 New companies in 2013 1,441 1,487 1,505 % change 3.8% 3.8% 13.3% Record Year 2014 (1,496) 2014 (1,543) 2007 (2,353) January February March New companies in 2014 1,496 1,543 1,705 New companies in 2013 1,441 1,487 1,505 % change 3.8% 3.8% 13.3% Record Year 2014 (1,496) 2014 (1,543) 2007 (2,353) January February March New companies in 2014 1,496 1,543 1,705 New companies in 2013 1,441 1,487 1,505 % change 3.8% 3.8% 13.3% Record Year 2014 (1,496) 2014 (1,543) 2007 (2,353)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 2,637 companies were dissolved in Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 10.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 2,637 82,370 2013 2,957 77,914 % change -10.8% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (3,488) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,637 companies were dissolved in Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 10.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 2,637 82,370 2013 2,957 77,914 % change -10.8% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (3,488) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,637 companies were dissolved in Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 10.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 2,637 82,370 2013 2,957 77,914 % change -10.8% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (3,488) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 858 907 872 Closed companies in 2013 1,195 930 832 % change -28.2% -2.5% 5% Record Year 2011 (1,251) 2010 (979) 2009 (2,306) January February March Closed companies in 2014 858 907 872 Closed companies in 2013 1,195 930 832 % change -28.2% -2.5% 5% Record Year 2011 (1,251) 2010 (979) 2009 (2,306) January February March Closed companies in 2014 858 907 872 Closed companies in 2013 1,195 930 832 % change -28.2% -2.5% 5% Record Year 2011 (1,251) 2010 (979) 2009 (2,306)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 2,107 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 2,107 68,352 2013 1,476 56,888 Record Year 2007 (2,884) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 2,107 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 2,107 68,352 2013 1,476 56,888 Record Year 2007 (2,884) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Kent during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 2,107 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent UK 2014 2,107 68,352 2013 1,476 56,888 Record Year 2007 (2,884) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 638 636 833 Net growth in 2013 246 557 673 Record Year 2012 (642) 2007 (770) 2007 (1,701) January February March Net growth in 2014 638 636 833 Net growth in 2013 246 557 673 Record Year 2012 (642) 2007 (770) 2007 (1,701) January February March Net growth in 2014 638 636 833 Net growth in 2013 246 557 673 Record Year 2012 (642) 2007 (770) 2007 (1,701)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Kent formed 3.1% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent 2014 3.1% 2013 3.3% 2012 3.3% 2011 3.4% 2010 3.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (3.8%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Kent formed 3.1% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent 2014 3.1% 2013 3.3% 2012 3.3% 2011 3.4% 2010 3.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (3.8%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Kent formed 3.1% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Kent 2014 3.1% 2013 3.3% 2012 3.3% 2011 3.4% 2010 3.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (3.8%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% UK formation share in 2013 3.3% 3.3% 3.2% % change -2.9% -4.2% -5.5% Record Year 2008 (3.9%) 2002 (4.1%) 1997 (4.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% UK formation share in 2013 3.3% 3.3% 3.2% % change -2.9% -4.2% -5.5% Record Year 2008 (3.9%) 2002 (4.1%) 1997 (4.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% UK formation share in 2013 3.3% 3.3% 3.2% % change -2.9% -4.2% -5.5% Record Year 2008 (3.9%) 2002 (4.1%) 1997 (4.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Kent was in 2008 when 30.8% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in Kent in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Kent was in 2008 when 30.8% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in Kent in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Kent was in 2008 when 30.8% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in Kent in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.63% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 2.57% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTANCY 2.01% CONSULTANCY 3.49% KENT 1.59% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.58% TRADING 2.05% CONSTRUCTION 1.09% LONDON 1.88% LONDON 1.04% ENGINEERING 1.86% CARE 1.03% CARE 1.79% BUILDING 0.97% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% DESIGN 0.92% DESIGN 1.75% ASSOCIATES 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSULTANTS 0.87% BUSINESS 1.71% ELECTRICAL 0.84% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.82% INVESTMENTS 1.60% J 0.76% GLOBAL 1.58% TRADING 0.76% J 1.48% INVESTMENTS 0.70% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ENGINEERING 0.68% MEDIA 1.48% R 0.64% IT 1.33% TRAINING 0.64% TRANSPORT 1.30% DEVELOPMENTS 0.64% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% S 0.63% BUILDING 1.24% MEDIA 0.60% M 1.21% (KENT) 0.60% CAPITAL 1.20% M 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.65% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.59% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 2.00% CONSULTANCY 3.49% KENT 1.62% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.58% TRADING 2.05% CONSTRUCTION 1.10% LONDON 1.90% LONDON 1.04% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 1.02% CARE 1.80% BUILDING 0.96% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% DESIGN 0.92% DESIGN 1.75% ASSOCIATES 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSULTANTS 0.86% BUSINESS 1.71% ELECTRICAL 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.60% J 0.78% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.75% MEDIA 1.49% INVESTMENTS 0.70% J 1.49% ENGINEERING 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DEVELOPMENTS 0.64% IT 1.34% R 0.64% TRANSPORT 1.30% TRAINING 0.64% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% S 0.62% BUILDING 1.24% (KENT) 0.61% CAPITAL 1.21% M 0.60% M 1.21% MEDIA 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.65% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.56% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 2.00% CONSULTANCY 3.49% KENT 1.60% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.60% TRADING 2.04% CONSTRUCTION 1.11% LONDON 1.90% LONDON 1.06% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 1.01% CARE 1.80% BUILDING 0.97% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% DESIGN 0.91% DESIGN 1.75% ASSOCIATES 0.88% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSULTANTS 0.86% BUSINESS 1.71% ELECTRICAL 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.59% J 0.77% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.74% MEDIA 1.49% INVESTMENTS 0.69% J 1.48% ENGINEERING 0.69% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DEVELOPMENTS 0.64% IT 1.34% R 0.64% TRANSPORT 1.30% S 0.62% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% TRAINING 0.62% BUILDING 1.24% MEDIA 0.60% CAPITAL 1.21% (KENT) 0.60% M 1.20% M 0.60% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 8,650 280,210 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 1,682 56,411 99999 - Dormant Company 1,607 47,084 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,294 37,882 74990 - Non-trading company 943 14,135 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 913 27,750 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 815 26,700 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 564 18,491 41100 - Development of building projects 441 9,855 86900 - Other human health activities 414 10,273 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 410 8,155 62090 - Other information technology service activities 397 12,813 43210 - Electrical installation 317 5,885 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 295 9,358 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 292 6,559 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 285 5,521 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 265 5,988 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 260 9,284 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 257 4,866 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 241 7,313 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 7,813 254,725 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 1,744 57,654 99999 - Dormant Company 1,631 48,100 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,338 39,157 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 944 28,692 74990 - Non-trading company 944 14,336 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 840 27,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 586 19,018 41100 - Development of building projects 460 10,295 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 427 8,495 86900 - Other human health activities 424 10,681 62090 - Other information technology service activities 408 13,149 43210 - Electrical installation 325 6,100 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 308 5,795 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 304 9,673 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 300 6,890 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 274 6,203 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 268 5,062 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 266 9,713 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 246 7,495 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 7,802 254,441 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 1,723 57,543 99999 - Dormant Company 1,628 47,692 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,346 39,242 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 946 28,770 74990 - Non-trading company 934 14,142 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 838 27,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 588 18,956 41100 - Development of building projects 466 10,399 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 429 8,503 86900 - Other human health activities 425 10,715 62090 - Other information technology service activities 408 13,145 43210 - Electrical installation 328 6,124 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 309 5,812 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 302 9,695 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 300 6,917 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 273 6,198 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 270 5,079 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 266 9,832 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 247 7,527
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08833865 JONATHAN WILSON PRODUCTIONS LTD 07 Jan 2014 08835844 SI INTERIOR DESIGNS LTD 07 Jan 2014 08839714 MAGNIFICIENT MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED 10 Jan 2014 08847769 LA CARTE NOIRE LTD 16 Jan 2014 08849422 AIR PROFILE LIMITED 17 Jan 2014 08856155 ANAYA VENTURES LIMITED 22 Jan 2014 08856470 GEEK SCHOOL CIC 22 Jan 2014 08862770 UNITED MAINTANCE SERVICES LTD 27 Jan 2014 08864830 ENABLEDWARE LIMITED 28 Jan 2014 08871760 GREAT CAKINESS LTD 31 Jan 2014 08861339 GT CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED 24 Jan 2014 08855094 TOM RUSSELL GRADES LIMITED 21 Jan 2014 08867205 MILLERS IT LIMITED 29 Jan 2014 08838054 EDUCATION INCORPORATED LTD. 09 Jan 2014 08850383 TSHIRT SHOWROOM LTD 17 Jan 2014 08853409 44 RACCOONS LTD 20 Jan 2014 08856435 THE BORING STUFF LTD 22 Jan 2014 08860058 ECHO MANAGEMENT LTD 24 Jan 2014 08866820 T.GRAYS LIMITED 29 Jan 2014 08833215 DLE DEVELOPMENTS LTD 06 Jan 2014 08830113 ACCURATE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD 02 Jan 2014 08835775 WENTWORTH CLOTHING LTD 07 Jan 2014 08837566 BUILDING FORENSICS LIMITED 08 Jan 2014 08841478 LINDOS WEDDINGS LIMITED 13 Jan 2014 08842939 GROVE THREE LIMITED 13 Jan 2014
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