Communication agencies — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 5'732 active companies in communication. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 71.9%, with 4'617 new companies registered, and 2'220 companies liquidated.
- 4'617 new companies
- 2'220 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Communication agencies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Communication agencies — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4'617 companies in communication have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'397 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Communication agencies:
Canton of Zurich (1'930), Canton of Bern (629), and Canton of Vaud (581).
Companies in communication are the 20th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4'617 new companies
- 5'732 active companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 492 companies in communication were incorporated. In that same period, 289 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 492 new companies
- 289 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Communication agencies — Size and number of employees 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.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% 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 German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 5'732 companies in communication, most are active in
Advertising agencies (5'732).
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
5'732
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%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Limited
- 4% Other
Communication agencies — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 22 companies in communication have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8309 Nürensdorf
22/07/2026
6332 Hagendorn
21/07/2026
Communication agencies — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 20 companies in communication have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3855 Brienz BE
28/07/2026
8400 Winterthur
22/07/2026
Communication agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 200 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 company name, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of status
04/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/08/2026