Business and economy in Scotland

Scotland has a long history of commerce and innovation and businesses like yours are at the heart of our thriving, modern economy.

There are 296,780 private enterprises in Scotland employing two million people:

• Large enterprises (250+ employees) account for 47.1 percent of private enterprise employment and 62.6 percent of turnover
• Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 99.2 percent of private enterprises and 52.9 percent of employment

Our culture of innovation, academic excellence and talented workforce can help your business take advantage of the vibrant Scottish economy.

We’re here to help your company, contact us for more information on business opportunities in Scotland