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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 7'606 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 48.9%, with 4'393 new companies registered, and 1'894 companies liquidated.

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  • 4'393 new companies
  • 1'894 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, 4'393 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'499 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Canton of Zurich (1'663), Canton of Bern (779), and Canton of Geneva (667). Companies NA are the 22nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 4'393 new companies
  • 7'606 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 377 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 216 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.2% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 377 new companies
  • 216 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 7'606 companies NA, most are active in Other social activities without accommodation (3'161), Charitable institutions (2'736), 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
2'736
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%).

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8804 Au ZH
27/07/2026
5073 Gipf-Oberfrick
27/07/2026
8700 Küsnacht ZH
27/07/2026
5073 Gipf-Oberfrick
27/07/2026
6900 Lugano
23/07/2026
9000 St. Gallen
22/07/2026
4051 Basel
21/07/2026
8753 Mollis
21/07/2026

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

In Switzerland, 21 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8008 Zürich
05/08/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
04/08/2026
1875 Morgins
04/08/2026
4051 Basel
29/07/2026
8006 Zürich
24/07/2026
5102 Rupperswil
23/07/2026
1196 Gland
21/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
20/07/2026
8600 Dübendorf
16/07/2026

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

In Switzerland, 320 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
05/08/2026
Other change
05/08/2026
Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Other change
05/08/2026
Change of purpose
04/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
04/08/2026

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