IT services — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 6'403 active companies in IT services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 50.9%, with 5'047 new companies registered, and 2'887 companies liquidated.
- 5'047 new companies
- 2'887 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
IT services — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of IT services in French-speaking Switzerland.
IT services — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5'047 companies in IT services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'160 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of IT services:
Canton of Zurich (7'737), Canton of Zug (3'365), and Canton of Vaud (2'619).
Companies in IT services are the 5th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 5'047 new companies
- 6'403 active companies
- ** year to date
IT services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 361 companies in IT services were incorporated. In that same period, 302 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.9% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 361 new companies
- 302 liquidated companies
- * month to date
IT services — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for IT services in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
IT services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 6'403 companies in IT services, most are active in
Computer programming activities (3'455), Computer consultancy activities (2'405), and Other information technology and computer service activities (521).
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 programming activities
3'455
Computer consultancy activities
2'405
Other information technology and computer service activities
521
Computer facilities management activities
22
Companies in IT services in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Limited" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 28% Limited
- 24% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
IT services — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 18 companies in IT services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2606 Corgémont
28/08/2026
1666 Grandvillard
27/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
26/08/2026
IT services — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 31 companies in IT services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2000 Neuchâtel
10/09/2026
1024 Ecublens VD
10/09/2026
1227 Les Acacias
10/09/2026
2575 Gerolfingen
09/09/2026
IT services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 222 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
14/09/2026
Change of status
14/09/2026