IT services — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 6'413 active companies in IT services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 50.9%, with 5'002 new companies registered, and 2'838 companies liquidated.
- 5'002 new companies
- 2'838 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, 5'002 companies in IT services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'164 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of IT services:
Canton of Zurich (7'735), Canton of Zug (3'382), and Canton of Vaud (2'625).
Companies in IT services are the 5th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 5'002 new companies
- 6'413 active companies
- ** year to date
IT services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 375 companies in IT services were incorporated. In that same period, 302 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 375 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 6'413 companies in IT services, most are active in
Computer programming activities (3'466), Computer consultancy activities (2'401), and Other information technology and computer service activities (524).
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
3'466
Computer consultancy activities
2'401
Other information technology and computer service activities
524
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" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 28% Limited
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
IT services — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 25 companies in IT services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1219 Châtelaine
17/07/2026
1890 St-Maurice
17/07/2026
1660 Château-d'Oex
16/07/2026
1033 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne
16/07/2026
2852 Courtételle
15/07/2026
2000 Neuchâtel
14/07/2026
1624 La Verrerie
09/07/2026
IT services — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 26 companies in IT services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1618 Châtel-St-Denis
24/07/2026
1025 St-Sulpice VD
17/07/2026
1212 Grand-Lancy
14/07/2026
IT services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 226 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 company name, Change of purpose
24/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/07/2026
Change of status
23/07/2026