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Investment services — Companies in investment services in German-speaking Switzerland

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Investment services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 20'003 active companies in investment services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 38.1%, with 12'366 new companies registered, and 6'848 companies liquidated.

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  • 12'366 new companies
  • 6'848 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Investment services — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Investment services in German-speaking Switzerland.

Investment services — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 12'366 companies in investment services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 5'518 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Investment services: Canton of Zug (4'615), Canton of Zurich (3'119), and Canton of Geneva (2'467). Companies in investment services are the 3rd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 12'366 new companies
  • 20'003 active companies
  • ** year to date

Investment services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 1'889 companies in investment services were incorporated. In that same period, 628 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 1'889 new companies
  • 628 liquidated companies
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Investment services — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Investment services in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

Investment services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 20'003 companies in investment services, most are active in Investment intermediation (19'402), Other financial intermediation n.e.c. (208), and Other credit granting n.e.c. (159). 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.

Investment services
Nb of legal entities
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Investment intermediation
19'402
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
208
Other credit granting n.e.c.
159
Group treasury companies
130
Financial leasing
97
Consumer credit granting n.e.c.
7

Companies in investment services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (79%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (19%) and "Sole proprietorship" (1%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 79% Limited
  • 19% Limited Liability Company
  • 1% Sole proprietorship
  • 1% Other

Investment services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 106 companies in investment services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8752 Näfels
17/07/2026
8855 Wangen SZ
17/07/2026
6300 Zug
16/07/2026
8853 Lachen SZ
16/07/2026
6300 Zug
15/07/2026
6045 Meggen
15/07/2026
6234 Triengen
15/07/2026
6300 Zug
15/07/2026
6060 Sarnen
15/07/2026
6010 Kriens
15/07/2026

Investment services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 100 companies in investment services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3792 Saanen
24/07/2026
3812 Wilderswil
23/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
23/07/2026
6340 Baar
22/07/2026
6340 Baar
22/07/2026
6330 Cham
21/07/2026
2544 Bettlach
20/07/2026
3054 Schüpfen
17/07/2026
8001 Zürich
17/07/2026

Investment services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 1010 companies in investment services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026
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24/07/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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