West Sussex
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.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,897 companies were formed in West Sussex. This figure is 9.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Sussex occurred in 2006 when a total of 13,788 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2013 2,897 269,432 2012 2,648 253,150 % change 9.4% 6.4% Record Year 2006 (13,788) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,897 companies were formed in West Sussex. This figure is 9.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Sussex occurred in 2006 when a total of 13,788 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2013 2,897 269,432 2012 2,648 253,150 % change 9.4% 6.4% Record Year 2006 (13,788) 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 1,474 companies were registered in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 17.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) West Sussex UK 2013 1,474 134,630 2012 1,259 121,659 % change 17.1% 10.7% Record Year 2006 (9,717) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,474 companies were registered in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 17.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) West Sussex UK 2013 1,474 134,630 2012 1,259 121,659 % change 17.1% 10.7% Record Year 2006 (9,717) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 520 508 446 New companies in 2012 414 478 367 % change 25.6% 6.3% 21.5% Record Year 2006 (7,784) 2003 (4,517) 2003 (4,635) April May June New companies in 2013 520 508 446 New companies in 2012 414 478 367 % change 25.6% 6.3% 21.5% Record Year 2006 (7,784) 2003 (4,517) 2003 (4,635)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,766 companies were dissolved in West Sussex. This figure is 10.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Sussex occurred in 2009 when a total of 20,950 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2013 1,766 155,192 2012 1,601 147,794 % change 10.3% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (20,950) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,766 companies were dissolved in West Sussex. This figure is 10.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Sussex occurred in 2009 when a total of 20,950 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2013 1,766 155,192 2012 1,601 147,794 % change 10.3% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (20,950) 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 859 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 1.5% 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) West Sussex UK 2013 859 77,278 2012 846 80,218 % change 1.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (17,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 859 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 1.5% 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) West Sussex UK 2013 859 77,278 2012 846 80,218 % change 1.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (17,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 296 243 320 Closed companies in 2012 242 338 266 % change 22.3% -28.1% 20% Record Year 2009 (1,425) 2009 (3,901) 2009 (12,246) April May June Closed companies in 2013 296 243 320 Closed companies in 2012 242 338 266 % change 22.3% -28.1% 20% Record Year 2009 (1,425) 2009 (3,901) 2009 (12,246)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Sussex increased by 1,131 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2013 1,131 114,240 2012 1,047 105,356 Record Year 2003 (12,674) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Sussex increased by 1,131 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2013 1,131 114,240 2012 1,047 105,356 Record Year 2003 (12,674) 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 West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 615 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Sussex UK 2013 615 57,352 2012 413 41,441 Record Year 2006 (9,131) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 615 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Sussex UK 2013 615 57,352 2012 413 41,441 Record Year 2006 (9,131) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 224 265 126 Net growth in 2012 172 140 101 Record Year 2006 (7,572) 2003 (4,372) 2003 (4,487) April May June Net growth in 2013 224 265 126 Net growth in 2012 172 140 101 Record Year 2006 (7,572) 2003 (4,372) 2003 (4,487)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.0%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% 2009 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (6.8%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.0%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% 2009 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (6.8%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Sussex 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.0% 2009 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (11.7%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Sussex 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.0% 2009 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (11.7%) 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 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% % change 5.5% 3.3% 10.0% Record Year 2006 (20.1%) 2003 (12.9%) 2003 (13.1%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% % change 5.5% 3.3% 10.0% Record Year 2006 (20.1%) 2003 (12.9%) 2003 (13.1%)
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 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 45.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 45.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 West Sussex was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
27.9% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 West Sussex was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
27.9% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 West Sussex was in 2007 when 32.9% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 West Sussex was in 2007 when 32.9% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 CONSULTING 2.12% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 1.51% MANAGEMENT 4.81% SUSSEX 1.50% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CONSULTANCY 1.26% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 0.81% TRADING 2.04% DESIGN 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.81% BUSINESS 0.75% DESIGN 1.80% TRADING 0.69% LONDON 1.77% ASSOCIATES 0.65% BUSINESS 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 0.64% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% MARKETING 0.62% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ENGINEERING 0.62% ASSOCIATES 1.68% CARE 0.59% GLOBAL 1.59% CONSULTANTS 0.56% MEDIA 1.58% MEDIA 0.53% CARE 1.55% ELECTRICAL 0.53% J 1.54% M 0.53% INVESTMENTS 1.47% GLOBAL 0.51% PROPERTIES 1.41% J 0.45% IT 1.40% HOUSE 0.45% M 1.26% DEVELOPMENTS 0.43% BUILDING 1.22% ENTERPRISES 0.41% ELECTRICAL 1.19% TRAINING 0.41% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MAINTENANCE 0.40% CAPITAL 1.16% CLEANING 0.38% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.12% CONSULTING 5.25% SUSSEX 1.50% MANAGEMENT 4.82% MANAGEMENT 1.50% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 1.26% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 0.81% TRADING 2.05% DESIGN 0.77% ENGINEERING 1.82% BUSINESS 0.75% DESIGN 1.79% TRADING 0.69% LONDON 1.78% ASSOCIATES 0.65% BUSINESS 1.77% MARKETING 0.62% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSTRUCTION 0.62% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ENGINEERING 0.62% ASSOCIATES 1.68% CARE 0.61% GLOBAL 1.60% CONSULTANTS 0.56% MEDIA 1.58% M 0.53% CARE 1.55% ELECTRICAL 0.53% J 1.53% GLOBAL 0.51% INVESTMENTS 1.47% MEDIA 0.51% PROPERTIES 1.41% HOUSE 0.45% IT 1.40% TRAINING 0.43% M 1.26% DEVELOPMENTS 0.43% BUILDING 1.22% J 0.43% ELECTRICAL 1.19% MAINTENANCE 0.41% ENTERPRISES 1.18% ENTERPRISES 0.41% CAPITAL 1.17% (SUSSEX) 0.38% 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 2,174 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 482 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 463 34,490 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 417 55,604 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 308 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 209 25,110 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 175 17,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 154 12,885 41100 - Development of building projects 131 9,173 74990 - Non-trading company 124 14,505 86900 - Other human health activities 112 8,930 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 107 8,032 62012 - Business and domestic software development 107 8,769 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 92 7,453 43210 - Electrical installation 91 5,775 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 84 3,003 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 82 5,846 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 73 8,120 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 69 5,404 98000 - Residents property management 67 4,785 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,153 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 478 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 465 34,652 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 419 55,568 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 309 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 208 25,168 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 175 17,454 62090 - Other information technology service activities 154 12,920 41100 - Development of building projects 132 9,235 74990 - Non-trading company 123 14,483 86900 - Other human health activities 112 8,957 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 107 8,083 62012 - Business and domestic software development 107 8,794 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 92 7,478 43210 - Electrical installation 91 5,801 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 84 3,017 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 82 5,876 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 74 8,176 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 70 5,440 98000 - Residents property management 69 4,825
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08526250 SHAWN KATZ LTD 13 May 2013 08518601 CLASS1 CAR HIRE LTD 07 May 2013 08524224 CLOUD MPS LIMITED 10 May 2013 08530752 ANTONY PARHAM LTD 15 May 2013 08547200 CURA MUNERIS LIMITED 29 May 2013 08520194 MDECO BOILERS LTD 08 May 2013 08522016 WOJKI C&B LTD 09 May 2013 08530405 FSK DESIGN LIMITED 15 May 2013 08533904 LUKE GREENFIELD LTD 17 May 2013 08539400 ZAWEE LIMITED 22 May 2013 08539858 SMART AGENCI LTD 22 May 2013 08542702 THE GURNEY FUND 23 May 2013 08543032 TEACH ME KUNG FU LIMITED 23 May 2013 08520591 BREAKTHROUGH CONTRACTORS LIMITED 08 May 2013 08522101 PENNY & PARKER LIMITED 09 May 2013 08523719 THY WILL (BONA FIDES) LIMITED 10 May 2013 08527828 RJF SOLUTIONS LIMITED 14 May 2013 08535947 OBYQUITY LTD 20 May 2013 08519079 WILL WRITING SERVICE WORTHING LIMITED 07 May 2013 08538077 JUST SLOTS LIMITED 21 May 2013 08539796 INTERNET E PARCELS LIMITED 22 May 2013 08547122 SEVENTEEN HR LIMITED 29 May 2013 08549149 MOO & BERRY LIMITED 30 May 2013 08527298 EQUINITI NEWCO PLC 13 May 2013 08542643 SUMMER SCENTS LTD 23 May 2013
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