UK companies in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the second-largest financial-services centre in the UK and Scotland's de facto capital for asset management, life assurance, and fintech. The EH postcode area concentrates major banks, fund managers, and a fast-growing tech / fintech cluster centred on the New Town and west of the city.
Key facts
- Edinburgh (EH postcode) is the largest UK fund management hub by AUM after London
- EH1 / EH2 / EH3 cover the central business district; EH9 (BioQuarter) concentrates life-sciences tech
- Approximately 45,000 active UK ltds registered in the EH postcode
Dominant sectors in Edinburgh
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About Edinburgh on Companies House
How do I find Edinburgh fintechs specifically?
Filter SIC 62012 (software) + EH postcode + incorporation age 0–7 years. CodeBase (EH3) and University of Edinburgh spin-outs cluster heavily in this cohort.
Are Edinburgh life sciences indexed?
Yes, Edinburgh BioQuarter (EH16) hosts a substantial life-sciences cluster. SIC codes 21100, 21200, 72190, and 72110 capture pharmaceutical and life-sciences research firms.
Are Scottish solicitors covered by the same SIC code as English?
Yes, SIC 69101 covers solicitors UK-wide. Scottish-qualified solicitors are governed by the Law Society of Scotland but file under the same SIC as English firms.