Audiovisual media — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'338 active companies in audiovisual media. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 44.3%, with 892 new companies registered, and 481 companies liquidated.
- 892 new companies
- 481 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual media — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Audiovisual media in French-speaking Switzerland.
Audiovisual media — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 892 companies in audiovisual media have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 411 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Audiovisual media:
Canton of Zurich (1'446), Canton of Vaud (540), and Canton of Bern (448).
Companies in audiovisual media are the 34th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 892 new companies
- 1'338 active companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual media — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 86 companies in audiovisual media were incorporated. In that same period, 45 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.2% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 86 new companies
- 45 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Audiovisual media — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Audiovisual media in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Audiovisual media — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'338 companies in audiovisual media, most are active in
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities (955), Sound recording and music publishing activities (305), and Motion picture projection activities (37).
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.
Audiovisual media
Nb of legal entities
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Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
955
Sound recording and music publishing activities
305
Motion picture projection activities
37
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
26
Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
15
Companies in audiovisual media in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (39%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (37%) and "Limited" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Limited Liability Company
- 37% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Limited
- 11% Other
Audiovisual media — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in audiovisual media have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1288 Aire-la-Ville
07/10/2026
1020 Renens VD
30/09/2026
1754 Avry-sur-Matran
16/09/2026
1028 Préverenges
03/09/2026
2853 Courfaivre
26/08/2026
1803 Chardonne
14/08/2026
Audiovisual media — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in audiovisual media have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1020 Renens VD
15/10/2026
1410 Thierrens
02/10/2026
2852 Courtételle
16/09/2026
Audiovisual media – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 28 companies in audiovisual media 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 company name, Change of purpose
28/10/2026
Change of status
26/10/2026
Change of status
23/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/10/2026
Change of status
22/10/2026