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Consultants — Companies in consulting in German-speaking Switzerland

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Consultants — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 34'764 active companies in consulting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 59.1%, with 26'029 new companies registered, and 13'121 companies liquidated.

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  • 26'029 new companies
  • 13'121 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, 26'029 companies in consulting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 12'908 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Consultants: Canton of Zurich (10'622), Canton of Zug (4'486), and Canton of Vaud (3'996). Companies in consulting are the 1st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 26'029 new companies
  • 34'764 active companies
  • ** year to date

Consultants — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 2'931 companies in consulting were incorporated. In that same period, 1'472 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 2'931 new companies
  • 1'472 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 5% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown

Consultants — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 34'764 companies in consulting, most are active in Business and other management consultancy activities (29'616), Activities of head offices of other companies (2'987), and Public relations and communication activities (2'056). 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
29'616
Activities of head offices of other companies
2'987
Public relations and communication activities
2'056
Activities of head offices of financial companies
105

Companies in consulting in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (24%) and "Limited" (24%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 49% Limited Liability Company
  • 24% Sole proprietorship
  • 24% Limited
  • 2% Other

Consultants — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 190 companies in consulting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8004 Zürich
30/07/2026
9413 Oberegg
30/07/2026
3063 Ittigen
30/07/2026
6300 Zug
29/07/2026
6330 Cham
29/07/2026
5012 Schönenwerd
29/07/2026
6330 Cham
28/07/2026
8310 Kemptthal
28/07/2026
6410 Goldau
28/07/2026
8127 Forch
27/07/2026

Consultants — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 137 companies in consulting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4108 Witterswil
05/08/2026
8700 Küsnacht ZH
05/08/2026
6330 Cham
05/08/2026
5612 Villmergen
05/08/2026
6319 Allenwinden
05/08/2026
8400 Winterthur
05/08/2026
9450 Altstätten SG
04/08/2026

Consultants – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 1111 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
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Other change
05/08/2026
Other change
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Other change
05/08/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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