Book publishing — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 307 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 2.0%, with 119 new companies registered, and 113 companies liquidated.
- 119 new companies
- 113 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Book publishing in Zurich.
Book publishing — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 119 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 6 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing:
Zurich (307), Geneva (108), and Lausanne (78).
Companies in book publishing are the 34th largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 119 new companies
- 307 active companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.3% contraction in Zurich.
- 8 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Book publishing — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Book publishing in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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79% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 307 companies in book publishing, most are active in
Book publishing (150), Other publishing activities (63), and Publishing of journals and periodicals (63).
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
63
Publishing of journals and periodicals
63
Publishing of newspapers
24
Publishing of directories and mailing lists
7
Companies in book publishing in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (36%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 36% Limited
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Other
Book publishing — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 1 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 Zurich
In Zurich, 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 Zurich
In Zurich, 12 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 domicile
16/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/07/2026