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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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%).
- 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
8600 Dübendorf
15/09/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
14/09/2026
6314 Unterägeri
11/09/2026
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
3097 Liebefeld
18/09/2026
8400 Winterthur
18/09/2026
8634 Hombrechtikon
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
Change of status
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026