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Breweries — Companies in brewing and beer production in the Canton of Zug

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Breweries — Industry overview in the Canton of Zug

Canton of Zug is home to a total of 11 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 450.0%, with 14 new companies registered, and 5 companies liquidated.

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  • 14 new companies
  • 5 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Breweries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zug

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Breweries in the Canton of Zug.

Breweries — Industry size in the Canton of Zug

In the Canton of Zug, 14 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Breweries: Canton of Zurich (65), Canton of Bern (63), and Canton of Vaud (60). Companies in brewing and beer production are the 116th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zug.

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  • 14 new companies
  • 11 active companies
  • ** year to date

Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zug

Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Zug.

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  • 2 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Breweries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zug

The most common company size for Breweries in the Canton of Zug is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)

Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zug

Out of the 11 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in Manufacture of beer (11). 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.

Breweries
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of beer
11

Companies in brewing and beer production in the Canton of Zug show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (45%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (36%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 45% Limited
  • 36% Limited Liability Company
  • 18% Sole proprietorship

Breweries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zug

In the Canton of Zug, 0 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6300 Zug
27/02/2026
6300 Zug
06/10/2025
6330 Cham
12/08/2022
6340 Baar
25/02/2022
6340 Baar
08/04/2021
6312 Steinhausen
18/10/2019
6300 Zug
16/04/2019
6315 Oberägeri
30/11/2018
6340 Baar
28/03/2017
6330 Cham
02/04/2013

Breweries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zug

In the Canton of Zug, 0 companies in brewing and beer production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6300 Zug
10/11/2025
6330 Cham
19/08/2025
6300 Zug
09/05/2025
6300 Zug
22/03/2019
6304 Zug
26/10/2012

Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zug

In the Canton of Zug, 1 company in brewing and beer production has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
01/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/01/2026
10/11/2025
13/10/2025
Change of status, Change of capital
15/07/2025
Change of status
14/03/2025

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