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Automobile factories — Companies in automobile manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 6 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 14% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 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%).

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  • 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
5103 Möriken AG
18/03/2026
1630 Bulle
02/12/2025
8108 Dällikon
20/10/2025
6300 Zug
08/08/2025
8508 Homburg
19/05/2025
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
9512 Rossrüti
05/09/2025
8004 Zürich
29/01/2025
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
Other change
23/09/2026
Other change
18/09/2026
Other change
21/08/2026
Other change
24/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026

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