Book publishing — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 2'313 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 2.7%, with 1'111 new companies registered, and 1'176 companies liquidated.
- 1'111 new companies
- 1'176 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Book publishing in Switzerland.
Book publishing — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1'111 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -65 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing:
Canton of Zurich (572), Canton of Vaud (256), and Canton of Bern (194).
Companies in book publishing are the 60th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 1'111 new companies
- 2'313 active companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 102 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 101 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in Switzerland.
- 102 new companies
- 101 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Book publishing — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Book publishing in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 2'313 companies in book publishing, most are active in
Book publishing (1'081), Other publishing activities (530), and Publishing of journals and periodicals (437).
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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Other publishing activities
530
Publishing of journals and periodicals
437
Publishing of newspapers
205
Publishing of directories and mailing lists
60
Companies in book publishing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (35%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (27%) and "Limited" (27%).
- Legal forms
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 27% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited
- 10% Other
Book publishing — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 11 companies in book publishing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8807 Freienbach
06/11/2026
6208 Oberkirch LU
30/10/2026
6850 Mendrisio
28/10/2026
5512 Wohlenschwil
20/10/2026
Book publishing — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 7 companies in book publishing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1147 Montricher
12/11/2026
8820 Wädenswil
10/11/2026
9535 Wilen b. Wil
21/10/2026
3095 Spiegel b. Bern
14/10/2026
Book publishing – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 75 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
13/11/2026
Change of status
12/11/2026