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Associations — Companies NA in Switzerland

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Associations — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 16'648 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 29.5%, with 7'470 new companies registered, and 3'678 companies liquidated.

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  • 7'470 new companies
  • 3'678 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Associations — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Associations in Switzerland.

Associations — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 7'470 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3'792 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 11th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 7'470 new companies
  • 16'648 active companies
  • ** year to date

Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 701 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 462 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.5% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 701 new companies
  • 462 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Associations — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Associations in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 1% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Associations — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 16'648 companies NA, most are active in Other interest groups (7'578), Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (6'577), and Activities of religious organisations (1'316). 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
7'578
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
6'577
Activities of religious organisations
1'316
Healthcare organisations
990
Youth organisations
99
Activities of political organisations
46
Monasteries and convents
42

Companies NA in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (97%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (1%) and "Sole proprietorship" (1%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 97% Other
  • 1% Limited Liability Company
  • 1% Sole proprietorship
  • 1% Limited

Associations — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 5 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6340 Baar
10/08/2026
1242 Satigny
10/08/2026
1093 La Conversion
29/07/2026
6936 Cademario
29/07/2026
3150 Schwarzenburg
28/07/2026
6300 Zug
28/07/2026
6300 Zug
27/07/2026
6332 Hagendorn
24/07/2026
4051 Basel
23/07/2026

Associations — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 67 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1030 Bussigny
28/08/2026
5225 Bözberg
28/08/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
27/08/2026
4800 Zofingen
27/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
26/08/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
25/08/2026
2002 Neuchâtel
25/08/2026
6430 Schwyz
25/08/2026

Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 706 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
Other change
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Change of purpose
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026

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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.

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