Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 740 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 21.3%, with 350 new companies registered, and 220 companies liquidated.
- 350 new companies
- 220 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Zurich.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 350 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 130 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs):
Zurich (740), Geneva (438), and Basel (356).
Companies NA are the 18th largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 350 new companies
- 740 active companies
- ** year to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 33 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 31 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.3% growth in Zurich.
- 33 new companies
- 31 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Zurich 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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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 740 companies NA, most are active in
Charitable institutions (305), Other social activities without accommodation (273), and Crèches and day nurseries (150).
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
305
Other social activities without accommodation
273
Crèches and day nurseries
150
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
12
Companies NA in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (64%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (21%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 64% Other
- 21% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Limited
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 0 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — Latest liquidations in Zurich
In Zurich, 3 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich
In Zurich, 24 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
26/08/2026
Change of status
19/08/2026