Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'776 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 43.2%, with 971 new companies registered, and 435 companies liquidated.
- 971 new companies
- 435 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in French-speaking Switzerland.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 971 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 536 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs):
Canton of Zurich (1'660), Canton of Bern (776), and Canton of Geneva (668).
Companies NA are the 24th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 971 new companies
- 1'776 active companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 88 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 46 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 88 new companies
- 46 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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1% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'776 companies NA, most are active in
Charitable institutions (871), Other social activities without accommodation (650), and Crèches and day nurseries (215).
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.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Nb of legal entities
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Charitable institutions
871
Other social activities without accommodation
650
Crèches and day nurseries
215
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
40
Companies NA in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (80%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (10%) and "Sole proprietorship" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 80% Other
- 10% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Limited
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1727 Corpataux
03/07/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
12/06/2026
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
05/06/2026
1955 Les Vérines (Chamoson)
07/05/2026
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
07/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
06/07/2026
1728 Rossens FR
30/06/2026
1227 Les Acacias
15/06/2026
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 96 companies NA 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 status
09/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of status
08/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/07/2026