Painters — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 5'051 active companies in painting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.6%, with 4'495 new companies registered, and 3'254 companies liquidated.
- 4'495 new companies
- 3'254 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Painters — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Painters in German-speaking Switzerland.
Painters — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4'495 companies in painting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'241 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Painters:
Canton of Zurich (1'208), Canton of Vaud (936), and Canton of Bern (858).
Companies in painting are the 24th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4'495 new companies
- 5'051 active companies
- ** year to date
Painters — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 495 companies in painting were incorporated. In that same period, 405 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 495 new companies
- 405 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Painters — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Painters in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Painters — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 5'051 companies in painting, most are active in
Painting (2'730) and Painting and plastering equally combined (2'321).
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.
Painters
Nb of legal entities
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Painting and plastering equally combined
2'321
Companies in painting in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (35%) and "Limited" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 16% Limited
- 4% Other
Painters — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 23 companies in painting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3954 Leukerbad
14/08/2026
9552 Bronschhofen
14/08/2026
9000 St. Gallen
14/08/2026
Painters — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 37 companies in painting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9463 Oberriet SG
27/08/2026
9104 Waldstatt
25/08/2026
3097 Liebefeld
25/08/2026
8312 Winterberg ZH
24/08/2026
4563 Gerlafingen
21/08/2026
Painters – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 170 companies in painting 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 status
28/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026
Change of purpose
27/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026