Communication agencies — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'498 active companies in communication. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 96.1%, with 1'424 new companies registered, and 690 companies liquidated.
- 1'424 new companies
- 690 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Communication agencies in French-speaking Switzerland.
Communication agencies — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1'424 companies in communication have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 734 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Communication agencies:
Canton of Zurich (1'929), Canton of Bern (637), and Canton of Vaud (576).
Companies in communication are the 32nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'424 new companies
- 1'498 active companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 168 companies in communication were incorporated. In that same period, 96 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 168 new companies
- 96 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Communication agencies — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Communication agencies in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Communication agencies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'498 companies in communication, most are active in
Advertising agencies (1'498).
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.
Communication agencies
Nb of legal entities
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Advertising agencies
1'498
Companies in communication in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (34%) and "Limited" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Sole proprietorship
- 16% Limited
- 4% Other
Communication agencies — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 9 companies in communication have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1020 Renens VD
12/10/2026
1033 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne
12/10/2026
1971 Champlan (Grimisuat)
01/10/2026
3215 Gempenach
14/09/2026
Communication agencies — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in communication have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1816 Chailly-Montreux
01/10/2026
1227 Carouge GE
21/09/2026
1890 St-Maurice
03/09/2026
1213 Petit-Lancy
26/08/2026
Communication agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 48 companies in communication 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
20/10/2026
Change of status
20/10/2026
Change of purpose
20/10/2026
Change of status
20/10/2026
Change of status
16/10/2026