Architectural firms — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 11'839 active companies in architecture. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.8%, with 6'400 new companies registered, and 3'477 companies liquidated.
- 6'400 new companies
- 3'477 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Architectural firms — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Architectural firms in German-speaking Switzerland.
Architectural firms — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6'400 companies in architecture have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'923 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Architectural firms:
Canton of Zurich (3'500), Canton of Bern (1'503), and Canton of Vaud (1'293).
Companies in architecture are the 8th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 6'400 new companies
- 11'839 active companies
- ** year to date
Architectural firms — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 629 companies in architecture were incorporated. In that same period, 339 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 629 new companies
- 339 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Architectural firms — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Architectural firms in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Architectural firms — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 11'839 companies in architecture, most are active in
Architects (11'172), Landscape architects (466), and Town and country planning (201).
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.
Architectural firms
Nb of legal entities
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Town and country planning
201
Companies in architecture in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Architectural firms — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 27 companies in architecture have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8957 Spreitenbach
14/10/2026
Architectural firms — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 26 companies in architecture have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9621 Oberhelfenschwil
23/10/2026
8956 Killwangen
22/10/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
15/10/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
14/10/2026
3053 Münchenbuchsee
14/10/2026
Architectural firms – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 291 companies in architecture 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/10/2026
Change of status
27/10/2026