Automobile factories — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 87 active companies in automobile manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 35.9%, with 59 new companies registered, and 36 companies liquidated.
- 59 new companies
- 36 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Automobile factories — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Automobile factories in German-speaking Switzerland.
Automobile factories — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 59 companies in automobile manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 23 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 141st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 59 new companies
- 87 active companies
- ** year to date
Automobile factories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in automobile manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 6 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Automobile factories — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Automobile factories in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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14% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Automobile factories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 87 companies in automobile manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of motor vehicles (87).
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
87
Companies in automobile manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (36%) and "Sole proprietorship" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 51% Limited
- 36% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Automobile factories — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
8906 Bonstetten
25/08/2026
8722 Kaltbrunn
25/06/2026
7013 Domat/Ems
08/05/2026
5103 Möriken AG
18/03/2026
4142 Münchenstein
05/02/2026
6212 St. Erhard
23/01/2025
Automobile factories — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in automobile manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8406 Winterthur
15/12/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
17/11/2025
2502 Biel/Bienne
27/01/2025
6055 Alpnach Dorf
18/11/2024
8152 Glattbrugg
22/10/2024
4624 Härkingen
21/05/2024
4142 Münchenstein
16/05/2024
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
16/05/2024
Automobile factories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 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
02/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
14/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/10/2026