Private security services — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 123 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.0%, with 94 new companies registered, and 77 companies liquidated.
- 94 new companies
- 77 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in the Canton of Geneva.
Private security services — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 94 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 17 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services:
Canton of Zurich (230), Canton of Geneva (123), and Canton of Bern (114).
Companies in private security services are the 67th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 94 new companies
- 123 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.2% growth in the Canton of Geneva.
- 8 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Private security services in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 123 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (123).
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.
Private security services
Nb of legal entities
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Private security activities
123
Companies in private security services in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (52%), followed by "Limited" (20%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 52% Limited Liability Company
- 20% Limited
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Other
Private security services — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Carouge GE
23/01/2026
1219 Châtelaine
19/09/2025
1227 Les Acacias
12/12/2024
Private security services — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 1 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Carouge (GE)
27/02/2026
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
26/05/2025
1213 Petit-Lancy
13/06/2024
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 7 companies in private security services 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
29/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/05/2026
Change of status
01/05/2026