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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Companies NA in Switzerland

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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 7'557 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 47.8%, with 4'292 new companies registered, and 1'849 companies liquidated.

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  • 4'292 new companies
  • 1'849 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, 4'292 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'443 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Canton of Zurich (1'645), Canton of Bern (771), and Canton of Geneva (666). Companies NA are the 23rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 4'292 new companies
  • 7'557 active companies
  • ** year to date

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 328 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 205 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.7% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 328 new companies
  • 205 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 1% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 7'557 companies NA, most are active in Other social activities without accommodation (3'131), Charitable institutions (2'734), and Crèches and day nurseries (1'508). 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
3'131
Charitable institutions
2'734
Crèches and day nurseries
1'508
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
184

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%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 62% Other
  • 22% Limited Liability Company
  • 13% Sole proprietorship
  • 3% Limited

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 10 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
29/05/2026
4612 Wangen b. Olten
28/05/2026
9535 Wilen b. Wil
27/05/2026
3812 Wilderswil
21/05/2026
1721 Cormérod
15/05/2026
6003 Luzern
13/05/2026
1003 Lausanne
12/05/2026
4500 Solothurn
12/05/2026
8003 Zürich
11/05/2026

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 25 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1207 Genève
02/06/2026
8704 Herrliberg
01/06/2026
6718 Olivone
01/06/2026
6312 Steinhausen
29/05/2026
1267 Coinsins
27/05/2026
6929 Gravesano
22/05/2026

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 268 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
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026

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