Locksmiths — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 316 active companies in locksmithing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 6.2%, with 169 new companies registered, and 190 companies liquidated.
- 169 new companies
- 190 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Locksmiths — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Locksmiths in French-speaking Switzerland.
Locksmiths — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 169 companies in locksmithing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -21 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Locksmiths:
Canton of Geneva (99), Canton of Vaud (94), and Canton of Bern (83).
Companies in locksmithing are the 87th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 169 new companies
- 316 active companies
- ** year to date
Locksmiths — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 9 companies in locksmithing were incorporated. In that same period, 16 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.2% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 9 new companies
- 16 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Locksmiths — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Locksmiths in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Locksmiths — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 316 companies in locksmithing, most are active in
Locksmiths (316).
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 French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (33%) and "Limited" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Sole proprietorship
- 24% Limited
- 3% Other
Locksmiths — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in locksmithing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2900 Porrentruy
02/03/2026
1225 Chêne-Bourg
03/02/2026
2950 Courgenay
13/01/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
25/06/2025
Locksmiths — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in locksmithing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2333 La Ferrière
22/01/2026
1305 Penthalaz
24/11/2025
1321 Arnex-sur-Orbe
24/11/2025
1227 Carouge GE
12/11/2025
1029 Villars-Ste-Croix
05/11/2025
Locksmiths – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 7 companies in locksmithing 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
28/05/2026
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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/04/2026