Garage owners — Industry overview in the Canton of Glarus
Canton of Glarus is home to a total of 142 active companies in vehicle trade and repair. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 21.4%, with 81 new companies registered, and 56 companies liquidated.
- 81 new companies
- 56 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Garage owners — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Glarus
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Garage owners in the Canton of Glarus.
Garage owners — Industry size in the Canton of Glarus
In the Canton of Glarus, 81 companies in vehicle trade and repair have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 25 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Garage owners:
Canton of Zurich (3'564), Canton of Bern (2'499), and Canton of Aargau (2'035).
Companies in vehicle trade and repair are the 2nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Glarus.
- 81 new companies
- 142 active companies
- ** year to date
Garage owners — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Glarus
Over the past 12 months, 11 companies in vehicle trade and repair were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.6% growth in the Canton of Glarus.
- 11 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Garage owners — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Glarus
The most common company size for Garage owners in the Canton of Glarus is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Garage owners — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Glarus
Out of the 142 companies in vehicle trade and repair, most are active in
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (85), Bodywork repair and painting of motor vehicles (19), and Retail sale of car and light motor vehicle (< 3.5 t) (19).
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.
Garage owners
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Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
85
Bodywork repair and painting of motor vehicles
19
Retail sale of car and light motor vehicle (< 3.5 t)
19
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
11
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
3
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
2
Wholesale of car and light motor vehicles (< 3.5 t)
2
Retail sale of other motor vehicles (> 3.5 t)
1
Companies in vehicle trade and repair in the Canton of Glarus show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (35%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Limited Liability Company" (30%).
- Legal forms
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 33% Limited
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 2% Other
Garage owners — Latest registrations in the Canton of Glarus
In the Canton of Glarus, 2 companies in vehicle trade and repair have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8867 Niederurnen
30/06/2026
8777 Diesbach GL
11/12/2025
8777 Diesbach GL
13/11/2025
Garage owners — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Glarus
In the Canton of Glarus, 1 companies in vehicle trade and repair have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8867 Niederurnen
30/12/2025
8762 Schwändi b. Schwanden
07/04/2025
Garage owners – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Glarus
In the Canton of Glarus, 5 companies in vehicle trade and repair 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
17/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/05/2026