Consultants — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 34'827 active companies in consulting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 59.6%, with 26'222 new companies registered, and 13'218 companies liquidated.
- 26'222 new companies
- 13'218 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, 26'222 companies in consulting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 13'004 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Consultants:
Canton of Zurich (10'645), Canton of Zug (4'491), and Canton of Vaud (4'002).
Companies in consulting are the 1st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 26'222 new companies
- 34'827 active companies
- ** year to date
Consultants — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 3'125 companies in consulting were incorporated. In that same period, 1'568 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 3'125 new companies
- 1'568 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 34'827 companies in consulting, most are active in
Business and other management consultancy activities (29'660), Activities of head offices of other companies (3'010), and Public relations and communication activities (2'054).
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
29'660
Activities of head offices of other companies
3'010
Public relations and communication activities
2'054
Activities of head offices of financial companies
103
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, 166 companies in consulting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8044 Gockhausen
24/08/2026
6252 Dagmersellen
21/08/2026
5452 Oberrohrdorf
21/08/2026
3052 Zollikofen
20/08/2026
8200 Schaffhausen
19/08/2026
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
9428 Walzenhausen
28/08/2026
8708 Männedorf
27/08/2026
8135 Langnau am Albis
27/08/2026
Consultants – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1040 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
28/08/2026
Change of purpose
28/08/2026
Change of purpose
28/08/2026