Electricians — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 4'972 active companies in electrical installation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 35.7%, with 2'992 new companies registered, and 1'685 companies liquidated.
- 2'992 new companies
- 1'685 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, 2'992 companies in electrical installation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'307 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Electricians:
Canton of Zurich (1'205), Canton of Vaud (743), and Canton of Bern (712).
Companies in electrical installation are the 24th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 2'992 new companies
- 4'972 active companies
- ** year to date
Electricians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 400 companies in electrical installation were incorporated. In that same period, 191 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 400 new companies
- 191 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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86% 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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1% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Electricians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 4'972 companies in electrical installation, most are active in
Electrical installation (4'972).
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
4'972
Companies in electrical installation in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (37%), followed by "Limited" (32%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 32% Limited
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Other
Electricians — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 20 companies in electrical installation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8105 Regensdorf
06/05/2025
3110 Münsingen
02/05/2025
8570 Weinfelden
30/04/2025
Electricians — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 23 companies in electrical installation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5303 Würenlingen
19/05/2025
5430 Wettingen
14/05/2025
4153 Reinach BL
07/05/2025
Electricians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 146 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/05/2025