Book publishing — Industry overview in the Canton of Valais
Canton of Valais is home to a total of 61 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 15.1%, with 24 new companies registered, and 16 companies liquidated.
- 24 new companies
- 16 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Valais
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Book publishing in the Canton of Valais.
Book publishing — Industry size in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 24 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 8 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing:
Canton of Zurich (566), Canton of Vaud (257), and Canton of Bern (191).
Companies in book publishing are the 77th largest group of companies in the Canton of Valais.
- 24 new companies
- 61 active companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Valais
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.4% growth in the Canton of Valais.
- 2 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Book publishing — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Valais
The most common company size for Book publishing in the Canton of Valais is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Valais
Out of the 61 companies in book publishing, most are active in
Book publishing (31), Publishing of journals and periodicals (12), and Publishing of newspapers (9).
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
12
Publishing of newspapers
9
Other publishing activities
8
Publishing of directories and mailing lists
1
Companies in book publishing in the Canton of Valais show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Limited" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Limited
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 15% Other
Book publishing — Latest registrations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 companies in book publishing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1997 Haute-Nendaz
06/11/2025
3911 Ried-Brig
13/02/2023
1890 St-Maurice
22/06/2022
1921 Martigny-Croix
09/09/2021
3932 Visperterminen
28/10/2020
Book publishing — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 companies in book publishing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3963 Crans-Montana
17/11/2022
3963 Crans-Montana
06/05/2022
Book publishing – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/03/2026
Change of status
23/02/2026
Change of status
19/02/2026
Change of status
20/01/2026
Change of status
15/01/2026