Electricians — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 2'013 active companies in electrical installation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 54.7%, with 1'592 new companies registered, and 880 companies liquidated.
- 1'592 new companies
- 880 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Electricians — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Electricians in French-speaking Switzerland.
Electricians — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1'592 companies in electrical installation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 712 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Electricians:
Canton of Zurich (1'235), Canton of Vaud (788), and Canton of Bern (719).
Companies in electrical installation are the 22nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'592 new companies
- 2'013 active companies
- ** year to date
Electricians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 160 companies in electrical installation were incorporated. In that same period, 92 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 160 new companies
- 92 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Electricians — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Electricians in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Electricians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 2'013 companies in electrical installation, most are active in
Electrical installation (2'013).
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.
Electricians
Nb of legal entities
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Electrical installation
2'013
Companies in electrical installation in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Limited" (24%) and "Sole proprietorship" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Limited
- 22% Sole proprietorship
- 11% Other
Electricians — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 9 companies in electrical installation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2000 Neuchâtel
20/10/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
19/10/2026
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
19/10/2026
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
09/10/2026
1020 Renens VD
01/10/2026
Electricians — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 7 companies in electrical installation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
29/10/2026
1844 Villeneuve VD
22/10/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
20/10/2026
1563 Dompierre FR
24/09/2026
Electricians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 76 companies in electrical installation 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 domicile
03/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/11/2026
Change of status
02/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/10/2026
Change of status
28/10/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
28/10/2026