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Distilleries — Companies in distillation in French-speaking Switzerland

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Distilleries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 109 active companies in distillation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 98.2%, with 85 new companies registered, and 31 companies liquidated.

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  • 85 new companies
  • 31 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Distilleries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Distilleries in French-speaking Switzerland.

Distilleries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 85 companies in distillation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 54 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Distilleries: Canton of Zurich (44), Canton of Vaud (39), and Canton of Bern (37). Companies in distillation are the 122nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 85 new companies
  • 109 active companies
  • ** year to date

Distilleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in distillation were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.9% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 5 new companies
  • 4 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Distilleries — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Distilleries in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 4% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Distilleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 109 companies in distillation, most are active in Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits (109). 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.

Distilleries
Nb of legal entities
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Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
109

Companies in distillation in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (26%) and "Other" (17%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 50% Limited Liability Company
  • 26% Sole proprietorship
  • 17% Other
  • 8% Limited

Distilleries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1824 Caux
20/05/2026
2525 Le Landeron
11/05/2026
2057 Villiers
10/02/2026
1284 Chancy
10/11/2025
1205 Genève
15/08/2025
1030 Bussigny
29/07/2025
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
02/07/2025
1863 Le Sépey
27/05/2025
1223 Cologny
06/05/2025
1030 Bussigny
17/04/2025

Distilleries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
19/03/2026
1202 Genève
28/01/2026
1188 Gimel
01/05/2025
1202 Genève
14/03/2025
1936 Verbier
28/11/2024
1004 Lausanne
13/05/2024
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
13/02/2024
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
15/01/2024

Distilleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in distillation have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
18/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/04/2026
Other change
04/02/2026
Other change
19/11/2025
13/11/2025

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