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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 29.6%, with 7'427 new companies registered, and 3'625 companies liquidated.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 663 new companies
  • 409 liquidated companies
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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 (7'577), 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
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, 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
6300 Zug
28/07/2026
6332 Hagendorn
24/07/2026
1124 Gollion
21/07/2026
8049 Zürich
21/07/2026
6300 Zug
15/07/2026
1005 Lausanne
14/07/2026
8057 Zürich
13/07/2026

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
2740 Moutier
07/08/2026
2105 Travers
07/08/2026
8267 Berlingen
07/08/2026
1802 Corseaux
06/08/2026
1015 Lausanne
06/08/2026
3920 Zermatt
06/08/2026
2117 La Côte-aux-Fées
04/08/2026
8008 Zürich
04/08/2026
8908 Hedingen
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
Other change
07/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/08/2026
Other change
07/08/2026
Other change
07/08/2026
Other change
07/08/2026
Other change
07/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/08/2026
Other change
07/08/2026

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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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