Automobile factories — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 15 active companies in automobile manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 6.3%, with 7 new companies registered, and 8 companies liquidated.
- 7 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Automobile factories — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Automobile factories in French-speaking Switzerland.
Automobile factories — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 7 companies in automobile manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -1 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Automobile factories:
Canton of Zurich (18), Canton of Bern (15), and Canton of Saint Gallen (10).
Companies in automobile manufacturing are the 142nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 7 new companies
- 15 active companies
- ** year to date
Automobile factories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in automobile manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Automobile factories — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Automobile factories in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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13% Small (10-49 emp.)
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7% Large (>249 emp.)
Automobile factories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 15 companies in automobile manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of motor vehicles (15).
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.
Automobile factories
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of motor vehicles
15
Companies in automobile manufacturing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (60%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 60% Limited
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Automobile factories — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in automobile manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1527 Villeneuve FR
03/11/2025
2520 La Neuveville
01/01/2014
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
04/10/2010
2000 Neuchâtel
02/12/2008
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
03/06/2008
Automobile factories — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in automobile manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1343 Les Charbonnières
05/09/2023
ohne Domizil-sans domicile-senza indirizzo
23/06/2020
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
09/07/2019
1343 Les Charbonnières
27/12/2018
Automobile factories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in automobile manufacturing 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
16/12/2025