Investment services — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 28'701 active companies in investment services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 38.4%, with 17'778 new companies registered, and 9'817 companies liquidated.
- 17'778 new companies
- 9'817 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Investment services — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Investment services in Switzerland.
Investment services — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 17'778 companies in investment services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7'961 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Investment services:
Canton of Zug (4'617), Canton of Zurich (3'125), and Canton of Geneva (2'472).
Companies in investment services are the 3rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 17'778 new companies
- 28'701 active companies
- ** year to date
Investment services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 2'750 companies in investment services were incorporated. In that same period, 867 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.0% growth in Switzerland.
- 2'750 new companies
- 867 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Investment services — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Investment services 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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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Investment services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 28'701 companies in investment services, most are active in
Investment intermediation (27'934), Other financial intermediation n.e.c. (263), and Other credit granting n.e.c. (214).
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
27'934
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
263
Other credit granting n.e.c.
214
Group treasury companies
175
Consumer credit granting n.e.c.
8
Companies in investment services in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (78%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (20%) and "Other" (1%).
- Legal forms
- 78% Limited
- 20% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Other
- 0% Sole proprietorship
Investment services — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 126 companies in investment services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9050 Appenzell
03/08/2026
9015 St. Gallen
30/07/2026
Investment services — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 70 companies in investment services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3052 Zollikofen
07/08/2026
2000 Neuchâtel
05/08/2026
2350 Saignelégier
05/08/2026
Investment services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1135 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 purpose
07/08/2026