Communication agencies — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 7'587 active companies in communication. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 76.0%, with 6'315 new companies registered, and 3'038 companies liquidated.
- 6'315 new companies
- 3'038 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Communication agencies in Switzerland.
Communication agencies — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 6'315 companies in communication have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3'277 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Communication agencies:
Canton of Zurich (1'933), Canton of Bern (624), and Canton of Vaud (579).
Companies in communication are the 23rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 6'315 new companies
- 7'587 active companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 726 companies in communication were incorporated. In that same period, 397 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.5% growth in Switzerland.
- 726 new companies
- 397 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Communication agencies — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Communication agencies in 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 Switzerland
Out of the 7'587 companies in communication, most are active in
Advertising agencies (7'587).
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
7'587
Companies in communication in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (34%) and "Limited" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited
- 4% Other
Communication agencies — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 45 companies in communication have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
7013 Domat/Ems
07/07/2026
Communication agencies — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 42 companies in communication have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1066 Epalinges
14/07/2026
8044 Gockhausen
14/07/2026
Communication agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 296 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 domicile
14/07/2026
Change of status
14/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
14/07/2026
Change of status
14/07/2026