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Distilleries — Companies in distillation in German-speaking Switzerland

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Distilleries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 223 active companies in distillation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 147.8%, with 184 new companies registered, and 51 companies liquidated.

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  • 184 new companies
  • 51 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Distilleries — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

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

Distilleries — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 184 companies in distillation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 133 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Distilleries: Canton of Zurich (43), Canton of Vaud (39), and Canton of Bern (37). Companies in distillation are the 129th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 184 new companies
  • 223 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 18 companies in distillation were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 18 new companies
  • 6 liquidated companies
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Distilleries — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 12% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)

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

Out of the 223 companies in distillation, most are active in Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits (223). 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
223

Companies in distillation in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (47%), followed by "Limited" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 47% Limited Liability Company
  • 23% Limited
  • 20% Sole proprietorship
  • 10% Other

Distilleries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8635 Dürnten
01/04/2026
4147 Aesch BL
18/03/2026
8707 Uetikon am See
27/02/2026
8810 Horgen
17/02/2026
5732 Zetzwil
30/01/2026
5620 Bremgarten AG
23/01/2026
5600 Lenzburg
15/01/2026
3628 Uttigen
01/01/2026
9500 Wil SG
01/01/2026
4500 Solothurn
15/12/2025

Distilleries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in distillation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8200 Schaffhausen
08/05/2026
8645 Jona
02/03/2026
5000 Aarau
08/01/2026
2555 Brügg BE
16/12/2025
3646 Einigen
03/07/2025
6212 St. Erhard
22/05/2025
5107 Schinznach-Dorf
30/04/2025
6340 Baar
08/01/2025
9410 Heiden
15/08/2024

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

In German-speaking Switzerland, 7 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
Change of company name, Change of purpose
02/06/2026
Other change
02/06/2026
Other change
29/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/05/2026
Other change
06/05/2026
01/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
01/05/2026

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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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