Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 7'591 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 48.6%, with 4'365 new companies registered, and 1'881 companies liquidated.
- 4'365 new companies
- 1'881 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Switzerland.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 4'365 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'484 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 (667).
Companies NA are the 22nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 4'365 new companies
- 7'591 active companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 366 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 214 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% growth in Switzerland.
- 366 new companies
- 214 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 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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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 7'591 companies NA, most are active in
Other social activities without accommodation (3'154), Charitable institutions (2'734), and Crèches and day nurseries (1'512).
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)
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Other social activities without accommodation
3'154
Charitable institutions
2'734
Crèches and day nurseries
1'512
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
191
Companies NA in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (62%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 62% Other
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Limited
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 20 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
6331 Hünenberg
02/07/2026
8926 Uerzlikon
30/06/2026
9000 St. Gallen
24/06/2026
6206 Neuenkirch
24/06/2026
5063 Wölflinswil
23/06/2026
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 26 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4153 Reinach BL
10/07/2026
9008 St. Gallen
08/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
07/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
06/07/2026
1728 Rossens FR
30/06/2026
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 351 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 purpose
13/07/2026