Electricians — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 5'109 active companies in electrical installation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 40.5%, with 3'231 new companies registered, and 1'758 companies liquidated.
- 3'231 new companies
- 1'758 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Electricians — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Electricians in German-speaking Switzerland.
Electricians — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3'231 companies in electrical installation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'473 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Electricians:
Canton of Zurich (1'233), Canton of Vaud (794), and Canton of Bern (717).
Companies in electrical installation are the 23rd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 3'231 new companies
- 5'109 active companies
- ** year to date
Electricians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 387 companies in electrical installation were incorporated. In that same period, 185 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 387 new companies
- 185 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Electricians — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Electricians in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Electricians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 5'109 companies in electrical installation, most are active in
Electrical installation (5'109).
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.
Electricians
Nb of legal entities
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Electrical installation
5'109
Companies in electrical installation in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (38%), followed by "Limited" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 38% Limited Liability Company
- 31% Limited
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Other
Electricians — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 18 companies in electrical installation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5412 Gebenstorf
16/06/2026
4653 Obergösgen
09/06/2026
8903 Birmensdorf ZH
05/06/2026
6020 Emmenbrücke
05/06/2026
Electricians — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 16 companies in electrical installation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9244 Niederuzwil
22/06/2026
9402 Mörschwil
19/06/2026
6052 Hergiswil NW
18/06/2026
9554 Tägerschen
10/06/2026
Electricians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 170 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 status, Change of capital
22/06/2026
Change of capital
22/06/2026