Leisure services — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 437 active companies in leisure activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 86.8%, with 413 new companies registered, and 210 companies liquidated.
- 413 new companies
- 210 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Leisure services — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Leisure services in the Canton of Vaud.
Leisure services — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 413 companies in leisure activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 203 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Leisure services:
Canton of Zurich (849), Canton of Vaud (437), and Canton of Geneva (374).
Companies in leisure activities are the 37th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 413 new companies
- 437 active companies
- ** year to date
Leisure services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 41 companies in leisure activities were incorporated. In that same period, 23 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.3% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 41 new companies
- 23 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Leisure services — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Leisure services in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Leisure services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 437 companies in leisure activities, most are active in
Other amusement and recreation activities (424) and Activities of amusement parks and theme parks (13).
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.
Leisure services
Nb of legal entities
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Other amusement and recreation activities
424
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
13
Companies in leisure activities in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (26%) and "Other" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Limited Liability Company
- 26% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Other
- 12% Limited
Leisure services — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 4 companies in leisure activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1020 Renens VD
02/07/2026
Leisure services — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in leisure activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
24/04/2026
1348 Le Brassus
24/02/2026
Leisure services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 16 companies in leisure activities 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
23/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
21/07/2026
Change of status
21/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/07/2026