Associations — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 10'557 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 25.2%, with 4'509 new companies registered, and 2'383 companies liquidated.
- 4'509 new companies
- 2'383 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, 4'509 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'126 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations:
Canton of Zurich (3'175), Canton of Geneva (2'047), and Canton of Vaud (1'611).
Companies NA are the 14th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4'509 new companies
- 10'557 active companies
- ** year to date
Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 403 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 294 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.0% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 403 new companies
- 294 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 10'557 companies NA, most are active in
Other interest groups (4'817), Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (4'083), and Activities of religious organisations (926).
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
4'817
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
4'083
Activities of religious organisations
926
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, 1 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3150 Schwarzenburg
28/07/2026
6332 Hagendorn
24/07/2026
Associations — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 42 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
27/08/2026
3052 Zollikofen
24/08/2026
Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 458 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
28/08/2026