Hardware stores — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 20 active companies in hardware trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 17.6%, with 14 new companies registered, and 11 companies liquidated.
- 14 new companies
- 11 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Hardware stores in Geneva.
Hardware stores — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 14 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Hardware stores:
Zurich (37), Geneva (20), and Lugano (18).
Companies in hardware trade are the 97th largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 14 new companies
- 20 active companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in hardware trade were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in Geneva.
- 2 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Hardware stores — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Hardware stores in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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15% Small (10-49 emp.)
Hardware stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 20 companies in hardware trade, most are active in
Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials (15) and Retail sale of hardware goods (5).
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.
Hardware stores
Nb of legal entities
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Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials
15
Retail sale of hardware goods
5
Companies in hardware trade in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (60%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (20%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 60% Limited
- 20% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Hardware stores — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Les Acacias
07/08/2023
1227 Les Acacias
28/09/2018
1227 Les Acacias
20/07/2018
Hardware stores — Latest liquidations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in hardware trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Les Acacias
21/08/2025
1227 Les Acacias
14/06/2024
Hardware stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 1 company in hardware trade has 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
22/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/04/2026
Change of capital
08/01/2026
Change of status
07/11/2025
Change of purpose
23/09/2025