Audiovisual media — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 4'994 active companies in audiovisual media. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 50.5%, with 3'318 new companies registered, and 1'642 companies liquidated.
- 3'318 new companies
- 1'642 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual media — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Audiovisual media in Switzerland.
Audiovisual media — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3'318 companies in audiovisual media have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'676 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Audiovisual media:
Canton of Zurich (1'441), Canton of Vaud (540), and Canton of Bern (447).
Companies in audiovisual media are the 36th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 3'318 new companies
- 4'994 active companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual media — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 367 companies in audiovisual media were incorporated. In that same period, 180 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.9% growth in Switzerland.
- 367 new companies
- 180 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Audiovisual media — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Audiovisual media in 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% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Audiovisual media — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 4'994 companies in audiovisual media, most are active in
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities (3'395), Sound recording and music publishing activities (1'270), and Motion picture projection activities (142).
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
3'395
Sound recording and music publishing activities
1'270
Motion picture projection activities
142
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
113
Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
74
Companies in audiovisual media in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (35%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited
- 7% Other
Audiovisual media — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 17 companies in audiovisual media have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8207 Schaffhausen
03/09/2026
1028 Préverenges
03/09/2026
5722 Gränichen
01/09/2026
7208 Malans GR
26/08/2026
Audiovisual media — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 12 companies in audiovisual media have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
18/09/2026
2852 Courtételle
16/09/2026
1032 Romanel-sur-Lausanne
02/09/2026
Audiovisual media – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 113 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026
Change of purpose
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
18/09/2026