Computer stores — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'200 active companies in computer trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 16.3%, with 465 new companies registered, and 698 companies liquidated.
- 465 new companies
- 698 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Computer stores — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Computer stores in German-speaking Switzerland.
Computer stores — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 465 companies in computer trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -233 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Computer stores:
Canton of Zurich (300), Canton of Bern (181), and Canton of Vaud (147).
Companies in computer trade are the 74th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 465 new companies
- 1'200 active companies
- ** year to date
Computer stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 30 companies in computer trade were incorporated. In that same period, 54 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 30 new companies
- 54 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Computer stores — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Computer stores in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Computer stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'200 companies in computer trade, most are active in
Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores (1'200).
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.
Computer stores
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores
1'200
Companies in computer trade in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (41%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Limited" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Sole proprietorship
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Limited
- 2% Other
Computer stores — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in computer trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5726 Unterkulm
21/09/2026
3622 Homberg b. Thun
03/08/2026
8304 Wallisellen
12/06/2026
9542 Münchwilen TG
22/05/2026
5614 Sarmenstorf
22/05/2026
Computer stores — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in computer trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6460 Altdorf UR
31/08/2026
8044 Gockhausen
21/08/2026
9050 Appenzell
18/08/2026
Computer stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 27 companies in computer trade 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
14/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/10/2026
Change of purpose
08/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/10/2026