IT services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 24'129 active companies in IT services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 42.7%, with 16'820 new companies registered, and 9'605 companies liquidated.
- 16'820 new companies
- 9'605 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
IT services — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of IT services in German-speaking Switzerland.
IT services — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 16'820 companies in IT services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7'215 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of IT services:
Canton of Zurich (7'736), Canton of Zug (3'356), and Canton of Vaud (2'622).
Companies in IT services are the 2nd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 16'820 new companies
- 24'129 active companies
- ** year to date
IT services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1'201 companies in IT services were incorporated. In that same period, 1'171 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'201 new companies
- 1'171 liquidated companies
- * month to date
IT services — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for IT 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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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 German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 24'129 companies in IT services, most are active in
Computer programming activities (12'178), Computer consultancy activities (9'360), and Other information technology and computer service activities (2'555).
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
12'178
Computer consultancy activities
9'360
Other information technology and computer service activities
2'555
Computer facilities management activities
36
Companies in IT services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Limited" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 30% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
IT services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 80 companies in IT services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8044 Gockhausen
17/09/2026
9053 Teufen AR
17/09/2026
5608 Stetten AG
16/09/2026
IT services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 80 companies in IT services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5102 Rupperswil
24/09/2026
3052 Zollikofen
24/09/2026
8152 Glattpark (Opfikon)
23/09/2026
5408 Ennetbaden
23/09/2026
IT services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 871 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
24/09/2026
Change of status
24/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/09/2026
Change of purpose
24/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/09/2026
Change of purpose
24/09/2026