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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 5'727 active companies in communication. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 72.1%, with 4'641 new companies registered, and 2'242 companies liquidated.

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  • 4'641 new companies
  • 2'242 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, 4'641 companies in communication have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'399 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Communication agencies: Canton of Zurich (1'928), Canton of Bern (625), and Canton of Vaud (578). Companies in communication are the 20th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 4'641 new companies
  • 5'727 active companies
  • ** year to date

Communication agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 516 companies in communication were incorporated. In that same period, 311 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 516 new companies
  • 311 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 5'727 companies in communication, most are active in Advertising agencies (5'727). 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
5'727

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, 21 companies in communication have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6020 Emmenbrücke
21/08/2026
3114 Wichtrach
18/08/2026
9524 Zuzwil SG
18/08/2026
9042 Speicher
17/08/2026
6010 Kriens
17/08/2026
8408 Winterthur
14/08/2026
6315 Oberägeri
13/08/2026
3900 Brig
12/08/2026
6300 Zug
11/08/2026

Communication agencies — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 27 companies in communication have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5225 Bözberg
26/08/2026
4852 Rothrist
25/08/2026
6340 Baar
25/08/2026
8404 Winterthur
24/08/2026
8004 Zürich
24/08/2026
8483 Kollbrunn
24/08/2026
6005 Luzern
20/08/2026
9500 Wil SG
20/08/2026
3645 Gwatt (Thun)
20/08/2026
8910 Affoltern am Albis
18/08/2026

Communication agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 192 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
Other change
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Other change
27/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026

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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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