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Locksmiths — Companies in locksmithing in French-speaking Switzerland

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 9 new companies
  • 16 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 6% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 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
Nb of legal entities
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Locksmiths
316

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%).

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  • 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
1004 Lausanne
21/02/2026
1225 Chêne-Bourg
03/02/2026
2950 Courgenay
13/01/2026
2053 Cernier
09/01/2026
3960 Sierre
13/11/2025
2800 Delémont
06/10/2025
1023 Crissier
09/07/2025
1201 Genève
09/07/2025
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
1205 Genève
31/03/2026
2333 La Ferrière
22/01/2026
1871 Choëx
12/12/2025
3960 Sierre
27/11/2025
1023 Crissier
24/11/2025
1305 Penthalaz
24/11/2025
1321 Arnex-sur-Orbe
24/11/2025
1906 Charrat
13/11/2025
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
Other change
01/06/2026
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
Other change
18/05/2026
Other change
12/05/2026
Other change
11/05/2026
Change of status
05/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/04/2026
Other change
20/04/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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