Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 7'609 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 49.3%, with 4'439 new companies registered, and 1'928 companies liquidated.
- 4'439 new companies
- 1'928 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, 4'439 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'511 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs):
Canton of Zurich (1'668), Canton of Bern (782), and Canton of Geneva (667).
Companies NA are the 22nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 4'439 new companies
- 7'609 active companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 384 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 226 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 384 new companies
- 226 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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1% 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 7'609 companies NA, most are active in
Other social activities without accommodation (3'161), Charitable institutions (2'739), and Crèches and day nurseries (1'517).
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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Other social activities without accommodation
3'161
Charitable institutions
2'739
Crèches and day nurseries
1'517
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
192
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, 15 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8807 Freienbach
10/09/2026
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
02/09/2026
6312 Steinhausen
01/09/2026
8600 Dübendorf
27/08/2026
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 18 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8152 Glattpark (Opfikon)
18/09/2026
6962 Viganello
04/09/2026
6208 Oberkirch LU
02/09/2026
6062 Wilen (Sarnen)
01/09/2026
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 288 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026