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 29.6%, with 7'427 new companies registered, and 3'625 companies liquidated.
- 7'427 new companies
- 3'625 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, 7'427 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3'802 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations:
Canton of Zurich (3'176), Canton of Geneva (2'042), and Canton of Vaud (1'607).
Companies NA are the 11th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 7'427 new companies
- 16'648 active companies
- ** year to date
Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 663 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 409 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.5% growth in Switzerland.
- 663 new companies
- 409 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.
- 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 Switzerland
Out of the 16'648 companies NA, most are active in
Other interest groups (7'577), Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (6'581), 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
7'577
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
6'581
Activities of religious organisations
1'316
Healthcare organisations
987
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%).
- Legal forms
- 97% Other
- 1% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Sole proprietorship
- 1% Limited
Associations — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 12 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
8625 Gossau ZH
15/07/2026
Associations — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 30 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8267 Berlingen
07/08/2026
2117 La Côte-aux-Fées
04/08/2026
6315 Oberägeri
31/07/2026
Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 729 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/08/2026
Change of status
07/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/08/2026