Locksmiths — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 94 active companies in locksmithing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 19.7%, with 55 new companies registered, and 78 companies liquidated.
- 55 new companies
- 78 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Locksmiths — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Locksmiths in the Canton of Vaud.
Locksmiths — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 55 companies in locksmithing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -23 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Locksmiths:
Canton of Geneva (100), Canton of Vaud (94), and Canton of Bern (83).
Companies in locksmithing are the 98th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 55 new companies
- 94 active companies
- ** year to date
Locksmiths — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in locksmithing were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% contraction in the Canton of Vaud.
- 2 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Locksmiths — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Locksmiths in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Locksmiths — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 94 companies in locksmithing, most are active in
Locksmiths (94).
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.
Locksmiths
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Companies in locksmithing in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (38%) and "Limited" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 38% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited
- 2% Other
Locksmiths — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in locksmithing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
23/12/2024
1020 Renens VD
21/06/2024
1816 Chailly-Montreux
09/02/2024
1513 Hermenches
06/02/2023
Locksmiths — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in locksmithing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1321 Arnex-sur-Orbe
24/11/2025
1305 Penthalaz
24/11/2025
1029 Villars-Ste-Croix
05/11/2025
1026 Echandens
22/10/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
30/12/2024
1020 Renens VD
05/12/2024
Locksmiths – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 company in locksmithing has 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, Change of purpose
28/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/05/2026
Change of status
05/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
20/04/2026
Change of status
26/02/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
23/02/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/01/2026