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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 34'519 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 2'835 new companies
  • 1'390 liquidated companies
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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 34'519 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%).

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  • 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
8302 Kloten
02/06/2026
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
5406 Rütihof
01/06/2026
2610 St-Imier
01/06/2026
4573 Lohn-Ammannsegg
01/06/2026
8302 Kloten
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
4453 Nusshof
05/06/2026
8703 Erlenbach ZH
05/06/2026
5432 Neuenhof
05/06/2026
9100 Herisau
05/06/2026
6330 Cham
05/06/2026
8274 Tägerwilen
04/06/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
03/06/2026
6340 Baar
03/06/2026
8730 Uznach
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
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026

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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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