Investment services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 18'787 active companies in investment services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 30.8%, with 11'131 new companies registered, and 6'704 companies liquidated.
- 11'131 new companies
- 6'704 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, 11'131 companies in investment services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 4'427 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Investment services:
Canton of Zug (4'399), Canton of Zurich (2'912), and Canton of Geneva (2'249).
Companies in investment services are the 3rd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 11'131 new companies
- 18'787 active companies
- ** year to date
Investment services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1'424 companies in investment services were incorporated. In that same period, 596 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'424 new companies
- 596 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Investment services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 18'787 companies in investment services, most are active in
Investment intermediation (18'165), Other financial intermediation n.e.c. (214), and Other credit granting n.e.c. (161).
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
18'165
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
214
Other credit granting n.e.c.
161
Group treasury companies
136
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" (80%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (18%) and "Other" (1%).
- Legal forms
- 80% Limited
- 18% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Other
- 0% Sole proprietorship
Investment services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 79 companies in investment services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4573 Lohn-Ammannsegg
12/06/2025
6023 Rothenburg
11/06/2025
5430 Wettingen
11/06/2025
4563 Gerlafingen
10/06/2025
Investment services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 70 companies in investment services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2502 Biel/Bienne
19/06/2025
6020 Emmenbrücke
19/06/2025
9533 Kirchberg SG
19/06/2025
9308 Lömmenschwil
19/06/2025
5610 Wohlen AG
19/06/2025
Investment services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 734 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
Change of capital
20/06/2025
Change of capital
20/06/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/06/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/06/2025