Book publishing — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 171 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 6.6%, with 96 new companies registered, and 108 companies liquidated.
- 96 new companies
- 108 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Book publishing in the Canton of Geneva.
Book publishing — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 96 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -12 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing:
Canton of Zurich (566), Canton of Vaud (256), and Canton of Bern (191).
Companies in book publishing are the 56th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 96 new companies
- 171 active companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in the Canton of Geneva.
- 7 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Book publishing — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Book publishing in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 171 companies in book publishing, most are active in
Book publishing (89), Publishing of journals and periodicals (34), and Other publishing activities (32).
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.
Book publishing
Nb of legal entities
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Publishing of journals and periodicals
34
Other publishing activities
32
Publishing of newspapers
10
Publishing of directories and mailing lists
6
Companies in book publishing in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (40%), followed by "Limited" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited Liability Company
- 29% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 11% Other
Book publishing — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in book publishing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
16/12/2025
Book publishing — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in book publishing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1213 Petit-Lancy
28/03/2025
1227 Carouge GE
16/10/2024
Book publishing – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 4 companies in book publishing 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 status
04/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/05/2026
Change of status
15/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/04/2026
Change of capital, Change of purpose
24/04/2026
Change of status
10/04/2026
Change of status
01/04/2026