Pharmaceutical laboratories — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 43 active companies in pharmaceuticals. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 26.5%, with 27 new companies registered, and 18 companies liquidated.
- 27 new companies
- 18 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmaceutical laboratories in the Canton of Geneva.
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 27 companies in pharmaceuticals have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Pharmaceutical laboratories:
Canton of Zurich (85), Canton of Basel City (85), and Canton of Zug (81).
Companies in pharmaceuticals are the 99th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 27 new companies
- 43 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmaceutical laboratories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in pharmaceuticals were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in the Canton of Geneva.
- 1 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Pharmaceutical laboratories in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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63% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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30% Small (10-49 emp.)
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5% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 43 companies in pharmaceuticals, most are active in
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations (37) and Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products (6).
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.
Pharmaceutical laboratories
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
37
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products
6
Companies in pharmaceuticals in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (72%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (16%) and "Other" (9%).
- Legal forms
- 72% Limited
- 16% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Other
- 2% Sole proprietorship
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in pharmaceuticals have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
28/10/2024
1212 Grand-Lancy
22/08/2024
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
04/07/2023
Pharmaceutical laboratories — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in pharmaceuticals have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
03/03/2022
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
23/12/2021
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
12/03/2021
ohne Domizil-sans domicile-senza indirizzo
18/12/2020
Pharmaceutical laboratories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 4 companies in pharmaceuticals 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
26/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/06/2026
Change of status
08/05/2026