German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 5'739 active companies in communication. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 72.6%, with 4'670 new companies registered, and 2'256 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Communication agencies in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4'670 companies in communication have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'414 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Communication agencies: Canton of Zurich (1'930), Canton of Bern (637), and Canton of Vaud (579). Companies in communication are the 20th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 493 companies in communication were incorporated. In that same period, 295 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Communication agencies in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 5'739 companies in communication, most are active in Advertising agencies (5'739). 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.
Companies in communication in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (35%) and "Limited" (17%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 21 companies in communication have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 22 companies in communication have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 195 companies in communication have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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