Audiovisual stores — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 740 active companies in audiovisual equipment trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 22.4%, with 265 new companies registered, and 478 companies liquidated.
- 265 new companies
- 478 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual stores — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Audiovisual stores in German-speaking Switzerland.
Audiovisual stores — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 265 companies in audiovisual equipment trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -213 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Audiovisual stores:
Canton of Zurich (190), Canton of Bern (121), and Canton of Vaud (91).
Companies in audiovisual equipment trade are the 92nd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 265 new companies
- 740 active companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 14 companies in audiovisual equipment trade were incorporated. In that same period, 39 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.3% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 14 new companies
- 39 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Audiovisual stores — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Audiovisual stores in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Audiovisual stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 740 companies in audiovisual equipment trade, most are active in
Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores (740).
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 stores
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores
740
Companies in audiovisual equipment trade in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (44%), followed by "Limited" (27%) and "Limited Liability Company" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited
- 23% Limited Liability Company
- 6% Other
Audiovisual stores — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in audiovisual equipment trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9030 Abtwil SG
09/07/2026
8252 Schlatt TG
22/06/2026
8200 Schaffhausen
04/02/2026
Audiovisual stores — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in audiovisual equipment trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6020 Emmenbrücke
10/07/2026
4537 Wiedlisbach
17/06/2026
4153 Reinach BL
07/05/2026
Audiovisual stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 15 companies in audiovisual equipment trade 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
24/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/08/2026
Change of domicile
20/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/08/2026
Change of status
12/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
07/08/2026