Associations — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 5'007 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 38.6%, with 2'425 new companies registered, and 1'030 companies liquidated.
- 2'425 new companies
- 1'030 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Associations — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Associations in French-speaking Switzerland.
Associations — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2'425 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'395 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations:
Canton of Zurich (3'152), Canton of Geneva (2'042), and Canton of Vaud (1'601).
Companies NA are the 9th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 2'425 new companies
- 5'007 active companies
- ** year to date
Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 229 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 131 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 229 new companies
- 131 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Associations — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Associations in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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1% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Associations — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 5'007 companies NA, most are active in
Other interest groups (2'361), Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (1'963), and Healthcare organisations (324).
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.
Associations
Nb of legal entities
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Other interest groups
2'361
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
1'963
Healthcare organisations
324
Activities of religious organisations
322
Monasteries and convents
9
Activities of political organisations
6
Companies NA in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (98%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (1%) and "Limited" (1%).
- Legal forms
- 98% Other
- 1% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Limited
- 0% Sole proprietorship
Associations — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Carouge GE
23/04/2026
Associations — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 19 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1536 Combremont-le-Petit
28/05/2026
1040 Echallens
27/05/2026
1836 Rossinière
27/05/2026
Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 213 companies NA 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 company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
04/06/2026