IT services — Industry overview in the Canton of Obwalden
Canton of Obwalden is home to a total of 140 active companies in IT services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 3.4%, with 78 new companies registered, and 83 companies liquidated.
- 78 new companies
- 83 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
IT services — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Obwalden
The map below shows the geographical distribution of IT services in the Canton of Obwalden.
IT services — Industry size in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 78 companies in IT services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -5 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of IT services:
Canton of Zurich (7'737), Canton of Zug (3'383), and Canton of Vaud (2'626).
Companies in IT services are the 4th largest group of companies in the Canton of Obwalden.
- 78 new companies
- 140 active companies
- ** year to date
IT services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Obwalden
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in IT services were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% contraction in the Canton of Obwalden.
- 5 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- * month to date
IT services — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Obwalden
The most common company size for IT services in the Canton of Obwalden is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
IT services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Obwalden
Out of the 140 companies in IT services, most are active in
Computer consultancy activities (70), Computer programming activities (60), and Other information technology and computer service activities (9).
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.
IT services
Nb of legal entities
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Computer consultancy activities
70
Computer programming activities
60
Other information technology and computer service activities
9
Computer facilities management activities
1
Companies in IT services in the Canton of Obwalden show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Limited
- 14% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
IT services — Latest registrations in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 0 companies in IT services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6055 Alpnach Dorf
13/02/2026
6055 Alpnach Dorf
01/12/2025
6055 Alpnach Dorf
13/11/2025
6390 Engelberg
21/05/2025
6390 Engelberg
11/11/2024
6390 Engelberg
05/11/2024
6055 Alpnach Dorf
17/06/2024
6390 Engelberg
16/04/2024
IT services — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 0 companies in IT services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6390 Engelberg
18/03/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
29/01/2026
6390 Engelberg
27/10/2025
6062 Wilen (Sarnen)
16/10/2025
6055 Alpnach Dorf
10/10/2025
6060 Ramersberg
01/10/2025
IT services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 4 companies in IT 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
08/07/2026
Change of status
08/07/2026
Change of company name
29/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/06/2026