German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 11'588 active companies in architecture. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.2%, with 6'123 new companies registered, and 3'300 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Architectural firms in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6'123 companies in architecture have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'823 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Architectural firms: Canton of Zurich (3'421), Canton of Bern (1'463), and Canton of Vaud (1'289). Companies in architecture are the 9th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 604 companies in architecture were incorporated. In that same period, 336 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth 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.
Out of the 11'588 companies in architecture, most are active in Architects (10'937), Landscape architects (451), and Town and country planning (200). 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.
Companies in architecture in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (17%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 31 companies in architecture have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 37 companies in architecture have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 334 companies in architecture have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.
Learn more