Painters — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 8'223 active companies in painting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.2%, with 7'853 new companies registered, and 5'852 companies liquidated.
- 7'853 new companies
- 5'852 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Painters — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Painters in Switzerland.
Painters — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 7'853 companies in painting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'001 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Painters:
Canton of Zurich (1'212), Canton of Vaud (935), and Canton of Bern (866).
Companies in painting are the 20th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 7'853 new companies
- 8'223 active companies
- ** year to date
Painters — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 728 companies in painting were incorporated. In that same period, 637 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 728 new companies
- 637 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Painters — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Painters in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% 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 Switzerland
Out of the 8'223 companies in painting, most are active in
Painting and plastering equally combined (4'388) and Painting (3'835).
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
4'388
Companies in painting in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (38%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 38% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited
- 4% Other
Painters — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 47 companies in painting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6020 Emmenbrücke
02/11/2026
6826 Riva San Vitale
29/10/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
29/10/2026
8862 Schübelbach
29/10/2026
5412 Gebenstorf
28/10/2026
8307 Effretikon
28/10/2026
6313 Menzingen
27/10/2026
Painters — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 62 companies in painting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
05/11/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
04/11/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
04/11/2026
1844 Villeneuve VD
04/11/2026
8862 Schübelbach
03/11/2026
9016 St. Gallen
03/11/2026
1885 Chesières
30/10/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
30/10/2026
Painters – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 311 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
06/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
06/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/11/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/11/2026
Change of status
06/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/11/2026
Change of status
06/11/2026
Change of status
06/11/2026