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Book publishing — Companies in book publishing in Switzerland

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Book publishing — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 2'297 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 3.2%, with 1'064 new companies registered, and 1'141 companies liquidated.

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  • 1'064 new companies
  • 1'141 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, 1'064 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -77 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing: Canton of Zurich (567), Canton of Vaud (255), and Canton of Bern (192). Companies in book publishing are the 60th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 1'064 new companies
  • 2'297 active companies
  • ** year to date

Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 84 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 101 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.7% contraction in Switzerland.

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  • 84 new companies
  • 101 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 10% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 2'297 companies in book publishing, most are active in Book publishing (1'073), Other publishing activities (523), 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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Book publishing
1'073
Other publishing activities
523
Publishing of journals and periodicals
437
Publishing of newspapers
202
Publishing of directories and mailing lists
62

Companies in book publishing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (35%), followed by "Limited" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (27%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 35% Limited Liability Company
  • 28% Limited
  • 27% Sole proprietorship
  • 10% Other

Book publishing — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 4 companies in book publishing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8048 Zürich
30/06/2026
8155 Niederhasli
22/06/2026
8180 Bülach
15/06/2026
3098 Schliern b. Köniz
09/06/2026
1071 Rivaz
02/06/2026
8606 Nänikon
01/06/2026
8933 Maschwanden
15/05/2026
8126 Zumikon
12/05/2026
8700 Küsnacht ZH
08/05/2026
1580 Avenches
08/05/2026

Book publishing — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 10 companies in book publishing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6942 Savosa
29/06/2026
1700 Fribourg
22/06/2026
6300 Zug
18/06/2026
6340 Baar
17/06/2026
4052 Basel
16/06/2026
6130 Willisau
15/06/2026
4056 Basel
12/06/2026
8048 Zürich
11/06/2026
1245 Collonge-Bellerive
10/06/2026

Book publishing – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 77 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
03/07/2026
Other change
03/07/2026
Other change
03/07/2026
Other change
02/07/2026
Other change
01/07/2026
Other change
01/07/2026
Other change
30/06/2026
Other change
30/06/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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