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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 34'909 active companies in consulting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 60.1%, with 26'413 new companies registered, and 13'303 companies liquidated.

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  • 26'413 new companies
  • 13'303 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, 26'413 companies in consulting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 13'110 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Consultants: Canton of Zurich (10'678), Canton of Zug (4'505), and Canton of Vaud (4'021). Companies in consulting are the 1st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 26'413 new companies
  • 34'909 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 3'052 companies in consulting were incorporated. In that same period, 1'529 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 3'052 new companies
  • 1'529 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.)
  • 4% 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 34'909 companies in consulting, most are active in Business and other management consultancy activities (29'728), Activities of head offices of other companies (3'032), and Public relations and communication activities (2'047). 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
29'728
Activities of head offices of other companies
3'032
Public relations and communication activities
2'047
Activities of head offices of financial companies
102

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%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 50% Limited Liability Company
  • 24% Sole proprietorship
  • 24% Limited
  • 2% Other

Consultants — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 163 companies in consulting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8248 Uhwiesen
15/09/2026
8600 Dübendorf
15/09/2026
8002 Zürich
15/09/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
14/09/2026
6300 Zug
14/09/2026
4051 Basel
11/09/2026
6314 Unterägeri
11/09/2026
3603 Thun
11/09/2026
9443 Widnau
11/09/2026
9100 Herisau
10/09/2026

Consultants — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 129 companies in consulting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8121 Benglen
18/09/2026
5400 Baden
18/09/2026
6300 Zug
18/09/2026
3097 Liebefeld
18/09/2026
8610 Uster
18/09/2026
8400 Winterthur
18/09/2026
8634 Hombrechtikon
16/09/2026
2540 Grenchen
16/09/2026
4600 Olten
16/09/2026

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

In German-speaking Switzerland, 1103 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 status
18/09/2026
Other change
18/09/2026
18/09/2026
Other change
18/09/2026
Other change
18/09/2026
Change of status
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026

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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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