Book publishing — Industry overview in Lausanne
Lausanne is home to a total of 78 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 6.8%, with 40 new companies registered, and 35 companies liquidated.
- 40 new companies
- 35 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — Geographical breakdown in Lausanne
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Book publishing in Lausanne.
Book publishing — Industry size in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 40 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 5 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing:
Zurich (305), Geneva (107), and Basel (79).
Companies in book publishing are the 42nd largest group of companies in Lausanne.
- 40 new companies
- 78 active companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lausanne
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.3% growth in Lausanne.
- 4 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Book publishing — Size and number of employees in Lausanne
The most common company size for Book publishing in Lausanne is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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81% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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15% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lausanne
Out of the 78 companies in book publishing, most are active in
Book publishing (40), Publishing of journals and periodicals (13), and Other publishing activities (12).
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
13
Other publishing activities
12
Publishing of newspapers
11
Publishing of directories and mailing lists
2
Companies in book publishing in Lausanne show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (32%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Other" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 32% Limited
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Other
- 18% Sole proprietorship
Book publishing — Latest registrations in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 0 companies in book publishing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Book publishing — Latest liquidations in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 0 companies in book publishing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Book publishing – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 2 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
22/05/2026