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E-commerce — Companies in e-commerce in the Canton of Vaud

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E-commerce — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud

Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 491 active companies in e-commerce. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 79.9%, with 688 new companies registered, and 470 companies liquidated.

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  • 688 new companies
  • 470 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

E-commerce — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud

The map below shows the geographical distribution of E-commerce in the Canton of Vaud.

E-commerce — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 688 companies in e-commerce have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 218 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of E-commerce: Canton of Zurich (1'278), Canton of Vaud (491), and Canton of Aargau (480). Companies in e-commerce are the 33rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 688 new companies
  • 491 active companies
  • ** year to date

E-commerce — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud

Over the past 12 months, 64 companies in e-commerce were incorporated. In that same period, 42 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.7% growth in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 64 new companies
  • 42 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

E-commerce — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud

The most common company size for E-commerce in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)

E-commerce — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud

Out of the 491 companies in e-commerce, most are active in Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (491). 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.

E-commerce
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Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
491

Companies in e-commerce in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (59%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Limited" (7%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 59% Sole proprietorship
  • 31% Limited Liability Company
  • 7% Limited
  • 3% Other

E-commerce — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 4 companies in e-commerce have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1880 Bex
18/08/2026
1040 Echallens
13/08/2026
1610 Châtillens
11/08/2026
1800 Vevey
07/08/2026
1110 Morges
24/07/2026
1580 Avenches
09/07/2026
1867 Ollon VD
07/07/2026
1004 Lausanne
23/06/2026
1024 Ecublens VD
23/06/2026
1023 Crissier
18/06/2026

E-commerce — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 4 companies in e-commerce have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1006 Lausanne
18/08/2026
1167 Lussy-sur-Morges
07/08/2026
1180 Rolle
06/08/2026
1005 Lausanne
03/06/2026
1071 Rivaz
27/05/2026
1030 Bussigny
27/05/2026
1585 Salavaux
19/05/2026
1028 Préverenges
12/05/2026

E-commerce – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 15 companies in e-commerce have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
18/08/2026
18/08/2026
18/08/2026
14/08/2026
Change of purpose
12/08/2026
12/08/2026
Change of company name
07/08/2026

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