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Painters — Companies in painting in German-speaking Switzerland

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Painters — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 5'038 active companies in painting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.3%, with 4'388 new companies registered, and 3'157 companies liquidated.

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  • 4'388 new companies
  • 3'157 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, 4'388 companies in painting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'231 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Painters: Canton of Zurich (1'202), Canton of Vaud (932), and Canton of Bern (857). Companies in painting are the 24th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 4'388 new companies
  • 5'038 active companies
  • ** year to date

Painters — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 456 companies in painting were incorporated. In that same period, 356 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 456 new companies
  • 356 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 4% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Painters — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 5'038 companies in painting, most are active in Painting (2'748) and Painting and plastering equally combined (2'290). 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
2'748
Painting and plastering equally combined
2'290

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%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 45% Limited Liability Company
  • 35% Sole proprietorship
  • 16% Limited
  • 4% Other

Painters — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 28 companies in painting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6331 Hünenberg
08/06/2026
5000 Aarau
04/06/2026
3700 Spiez
04/06/2026
3400 Burgdorf
03/06/2026
6020 Emmenbrücke
01/06/2026
7208 Malans GR
29/05/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
28/05/2026
9443 Widnau
28/05/2026

Painters — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 45 companies in painting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6015 Luzern
15/06/2026
6014 Luzern
12/06/2026
8330 Pfäffikon ZH
11/06/2026
4410 Liestal
11/06/2026
4313 Möhlin
11/06/2026
8953 Dietikon
11/06/2026
5063 Wölflinswil
11/06/2026
9464 Rüthi (Rheintal)
11/06/2026
4912 Aarwangen
10/06/2026

Painters – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 181 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/06/2026
Change of status
15/06/2026
15/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/06/2026
12/06/2026
12/06/2026
Change of status
12/06/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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