Consultants — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 35'006 active companies in consulting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 61.1%, with 26'768 new companies registered, and 13'497 companies liquidated.
- 26'768 new companies
- 13'497 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, 26'768 companies in consulting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 13'271 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Consultants:
Canton of Zurich (10'719), Canton of Zug (4'517), and Canton of Vaud (4'064).
Companies in consulting are the 1st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 26'768 new companies
- 35'006 active companies
- ** year to date
Consultants — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 2'878 companies in consulting were incorporated. In that same period, 1'470 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.2% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 2'878 new companies
- 1'470 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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4% 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 35'006 companies in consulting, most are active in
Business and other management consultancy activities (29'806), Activities of head offices of other companies (3'057), and Public relations and communication activities (2'043).
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
29'806
Activities of head offices of other companies
3'057
Public relations and communication activities
2'043
Activities of head offices of financial companies
100
Companies in consulting in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (24%) and "Limited" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Sole proprietorship
- 24% Limited
- 2% Other
Consultants — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 142 companies in consulting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8803 Rüschlikon
28/10/2026
8200 Schaffhausen
27/10/2026
8863 Buttikon SZ
27/10/2026
8307 Effretikon
26/10/2026
4665 Oftringen
26/10/2026
9050 Appenzell
19/10/2026
Consultants — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 130 companies in consulting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8852 Altendorf
03/11/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
03/11/2026
3272 Walperswil
03/11/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
03/11/2026
4416 Bubendorf
03/11/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
03/11/2026
1713 St. Antoni
03/11/2026
Consultants – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1116 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
03/11/2026
Change of capital
03/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/11/2026
Change of status
03/11/2026