General practitioners — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 2'227 active companies in general medicine. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 223.2%, with 1'976 new companies registered, and 438 companies liquidated.
- 1'976 new companies
- 438 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
General practitioners — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of General practitioners in Switzerland.
General practitioners — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1'976 companies in general medicine have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'538 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of General practitioners:
Canton of Zurich (382), Canton of Bern (255), and Canton of Vaud (206).
Companies in general medicine are the 63rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 1'976 new companies
- 2'227 active companies
- ** year to date
General practitioners — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 245 companies in general medicine were incorporated. In that same period, 60 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 9.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 245 new companies
- 60 liquidated companies
- * month to date
General practitioners — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for General practitioners in 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.)
General practitioners — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 2'227 companies in general medicine, most are active in
General medical practice activities (2'227).
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.
General practitioners
Nb of legal entities
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General medical practice activities
2'227
Companies in general medicine in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
General practitioners — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 18 companies in general medicine have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8400 Winterthur
27/10/2026
2000 Neuchâtel
23/10/2026
8634 Hombrechtikon
22/10/2026
8405 Winterthur
19/10/2026
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
15/10/2026
3312 Fraubrunnen
15/10/2026
General practitioners — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5 companies in general medicine have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3154 Rüschegg Heubach
10/09/2026
8304 Wallisellen
11/08/2026
General practitioners – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 82 companies in general medicine 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
30/10/2026
Change of capital
30/10/2026
Change of status
29/10/2026