Associations — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 10'548 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 25.1%, with 4'444 new companies registered, and 2'330 companies liquidated.
- 4'444 new companies
- 2'330 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Associations — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Associations in German-speaking Switzerland.
Associations — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4'444 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'114 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations:
Canton of Zurich (3'169), Canton of Geneva (2'042), and Canton of Vaud (1'604).
Companies NA are the 14th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4'444 new companies
- 10'548 active companies
- ** year to date
Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 397 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 257 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.3% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 397 new companies
- 257 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Associations — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Associations in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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99% 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 German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 10'548 companies NA, most are active in
Other interest groups (4'808), Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (4'087), and Activities of religious organisations (922).
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
4'808
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
4'087
Activities of religious organisations
922
Healthcare organisations
600
Monasteries and convents
32
Activities of political organisations
31
Companies NA in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (96%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (2%) and "Sole proprietorship" (1%).
- Legal forms
- 96% Other
- 2% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Sole proprietorship
- 1% Limited
Associations — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 13 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6490 Andermatt
06/07/2026
6423 Seewen SZ
26/06/2026
9000 St. Gallen
25/06/2026
Associations — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 31 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2502 Biel/Bienne
13/07/2026
8200 Schaffhausen
07/07/2026
Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 464 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 purpose
13/07/2026
Change of company name
13/07/2026