Agricultural work — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 941 active companies in agricultural work. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 87.1%, with 605 new companies registered, and 167 companies liquidated.
- 605 new companies
- 167 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Agricultural work — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Agricultural work in Switzerland.
Agricultural work — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 605 companies in agricultural work have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 438 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Agricultural work:
Canton of Bern (127), Canton of Zurich (110), and Canton of Vaud (102).
Companies in agricultural work are the 102nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 605 new companies
- 941 active companies
- ** year to date
Agricultural work — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 68 companies in agricultural work were incorporated. In that same period, 18 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.6% growth in Switzerland.
- 68 new companies
- 18 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Agricultural work — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Agricultural work in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Agricultural work — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 941 companies in agricultural work, most are active in
Support activities for crop production (634), Support activities for animal production (287), and Post-harvest crop activities (14).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Agricultural work
Nb of legal entities
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Support activities for crop production
634
Support activities for animal production
287
Post-harvest crop activities
14
Seed processing for propagation
6
Companies in agricultural work in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (26%) and "Limited" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited Liability Company
- 26% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited
- 9% Other
Agricultural work — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 companies in agricultural work have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8575 Bürglen TG
26/10/2026
8477 Oberstammheim
01/10/2026
5042 Hirschthal
23/09/2026
1897 Les Evouettes
27/08/2026
5026 Densbüren
18/08/2026
5462 Siglistorf
07/08/2026
Agricultural work — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 0 companies in agricultural work have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8500 Frauenfeld
25/09/2026
6022 Grosswangen
10/07/2026
6170 Schüpfheim
01/06/2026
Agricultural work – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 14 companies in agricultural work have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
11/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/10/2026