IT services — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 31'959 active companies in IT services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 44.2%, with 22'851 new companies registered, and 13'054 companies liquidated.
- 22'851 new companies
- 13'054 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
IT services — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of IT services in Switzerland.
IT services — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 22'851 companies in IT services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9'797 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of IT services:
Canton of Zurich (7'738), Canton of Zug (3'367), and Canton of Vaud (2'622).
Companies in IT services are the 2nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 22'851 new companies
- 31'959 active companies
- ** year to date
IT services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1'689 companies in IT services were incorporated. In that same period, 1'595 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.3% growth in Switzerland.
- 1'689 new companies
- 1'595 liquidated companies
- * month to date
IT services — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for IT services in 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 Switzerland
Out of the 31'959 companies in IT services, most are active in
Computer programming activities (16'501), Computer consultancy activities (12'265), and Other information technology and computer service activities (3'131).
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
16'501
Computer consultancy activities
12'265
Other information technology and computer service activities
3'131
Computer facilities management activities
62
Companies in IT services in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Limited" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 30% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
IT services — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 87 companies in IT services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8219 Trasadingen
25/08/2026
9404 Rorschacherberg
20/08/2026
4123 Allschwil
19/08/2026
7413 Fürstenaubruck
18/08/2026
IT services — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 127 companies in IT services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4104 Oberwil BL
28/08/2026
6315 Oberägeri
28/08/2026
9536 Schwarzenbach SG
28/08/2026
4515 Oberdorf SO
28/08/2026
8589 Sitterdorf
28/08/2026
IT services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1048 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 status
28/08/2026
Change of status, Change of capital
28/08/2026