Consultants — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 34'519 active companies in consulting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 57.6%, with 25'444 new companies registered, and 12'825 companies liquidated.
- 25'444 new companies
- 12'825 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Consultants — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Consultants in German-speaking Switzerland.
Consultants — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 25'444 companies in consulting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 12'619 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Consultants:
Canton of Zurich (10'561), Canton of Zug (4'444), and Canton of Vaud (3'936).
Companies in consulting are the 1st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 25'444 new companies
- 34'519 active companies
- ** year to date
Consultants — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 2'835 companies in consulting were incorporated. In that same period, 1'390 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 2'835 new companies
- 1'390 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Consultants — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Consultants 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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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Consultants — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 34'519 companies in consulting, most are active in
Business and other management consultancy activities (29'409), Activities of head offices of other companies (2'928), and Public relations and communication activities (2'075).
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.
Consultants
Nb of legal entities
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Business and other management consultancy activities
29'409
Activities of head offices of other companies
2'928
Public relations and communication activities
2'075
Activities of head offices of financial companies
107
Companies in consulting in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Limited" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Limited
- 24% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Consultants — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 157 companies in consulting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6375 Beckenried
02/06/2026
8344 Bäretswil
02/06/2026
9012 St. Gallen
02/06/2026
8104 Weiningen ZH
02/06/2026
3770 Zweisimmen
01/06/2026
4573 Lohn-Ammannsegg
01/06/2026
Consultants — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 127 companies in consulting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8703 Erlenbach ZH
05/06/2026
8274 Tägerwilen
04/06/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
03/06/2026
Consultants – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1114 companies in consulting 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026
Change of status
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026