Financial holdings — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 900 active companies in financial holding. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 192.2%, with 708 new companies registered, and 116 companies liquidated.
- 708 new companies
- 116 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Financial holdings — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Financial holdings in the Canton of Vaud.
Financial holdings — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 708 companies in financial holding have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 592 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Financial holdings:
Canton of Zug (1'537), Canton of Zurich (1'272), and Canton of Bern (1'111).
Companies in financial holding are the 21st largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 708 new companies
- 900 active companies
- ** year to date
Financial holdings — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 38 companies in financial holding were incorporated. In that same period, 14 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.7% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 38 new companies
- 14 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Financial holdings — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Financial holdings in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Financial holdings — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 900 companies in financial holding, most are active in
Activities of other holding companies (876) and Activities of financial holding companies (24).
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.
Financial holdings
Nb of legal entities
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Activities of other holding companies
876
Activities of financial holding companies
24
Companies in financial holding in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (73%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Sole proprietorship" (0%).
- Legal forms
- 73% Limited
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 0% Sole proprietorship
- 0% Other
Financial holdings — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in financial holding have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1055 Froideville
29/06/2026
1040 Echallens
22/06/2026
Financial holdings — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in financial holding have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1164 Buchillon
02/07/2026
Financial holdings – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 19 companies in financial holding 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 capital, Change of legal form
13/08/2026
Change of domicile
31/07/2026