Lawyers & notaries — Industry overview in St. Gallen
St. Gallen is home to a total of 70 active companies in legal and notarial services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 89.2%, with 54 new companies registered, and 21 companies liquidated.
- 54 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Lawyers & notaries — Geographical breakdown in St. Gallen
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Lawyers & notaries in St. Gallen.
Lawyers & notaries — Industry size in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 54 companies in legal and notarial services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 33 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Lawyers & notaries:
Zurich (584), Geneva (317), and Bern (172).
Companies in legal and notarial services are the 25th largest group of companies in St. Gallen.
- 54 new companies
- 70 active companies
- ** year to date
Lawyers & notaries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in St. Gallen
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in legal and notarial services were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.5% growth in St. Gallen.
- 4 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Lawyers & notaries — Size and number of employees in St. Gallen
The most common company size for Lawyers & notaries in St. Gallen is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
Lawyers & notaries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in St. Gallen
Out of the 70 companies in legal and notarial services, most are active in
Attorney, notary practice (62) and Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies (8).
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.
Lawyers & notaries
Nb of legal entities
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Attorney, notary practice
62
Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies
8
Companies in legal and notarial services in St. Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (60%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (19%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 60% Limited
- 19% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Lawyers & notaries — Latest registrations in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 0 companies in legal and notarial services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9000 St. Gallen
27/11/2025
9000 St. Gallen
27/11/2025
9000 St. Gallen
11/09/2025
9000 St. Gallen
21/08/2025
9000 St. Gallen
20/06/2025
9000 St. Gallen
29/01/2025
9000 St. Gallen
16/01/2025
9000 St. Gallen
09/12/2024
9000 St. Gallen
22/08/2024
9000 St. Gallen
15/07/2024
Lawyers & notaries — Latest liquidations in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 0 companies in legal and notarial services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9000 St. Gallen
16/12/2025
9000 St. Gallen
30/01/2025
9008 St. Gallen
23/07/2024
9000 St. Gallen
29/12/2023
9000 St. Gallen
01/11/2023
9000 St. Gallen
23/06/2023
9000 St. Gallen
03/08/2022
9004 St. Gallen
07/07/2022
9014 St. Gallen
28/06/2022
9000 St. Gallen
05/01/2022
Lawyers & notaries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in St. Gallen
In St. Gallen, 3 companies in legal and notarial 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 purpose
27/03/2026
Change of capital
23/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/02/2026