The latest data compiled by the Committee of Scottish Bankers reported that the number of new businesses in Scotland was 13,856 for the year ending 2012. The figures for quarter 1 of 2013 are 2,974 and for quarter 2 of 2013 are 3,143. The full CSBC data referred to may be accessed at: http://www.scotbanks.org.uk/media/new_business_stats_full_year_2012.pdf According to Scottish Government, ONS figures, the overall number of Registered Enterprises in Scotland, employing fewer than 50 people, was 149,130 in 2010. This number had increased to 153,695 by 2012.