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Communication agencies — Companies in communication in German-speaking Switzerland

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 5% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 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%).

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  • 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
8005 Zürich
27/07/2026
6006 Luzern
24/07/2026
4244 Röschenz
23/07/2026
8047 Zürich
22/07/2026
8309 Nürensdorf
22/07/2026
8832 Wollerau
21/07/2026
6332 Hagendorn
21/07/2026
3073 Gümligen
20/07/2026
6014 Luzern
20/07/2026
6060 Sarnen
17/07/2026

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
6300 Zug
05/08/2026
8004 Zürich
03/08/2026
8048 Zürich
31/07/2026
8416 Flaach
31/07/2026
9434 Au SG
30/07/2026
8051 Zürich
28/07/2026
3855 Brienz BE
28/07/2026
8816 Hirzel
23/07/2026
6300 Zug
23/07/2026

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
04/08/2026
Other change
04/08/2026
Other change
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Change of status
04/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/08/2026

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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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