Private security services — Industry overview in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Canton of Saint Gallen is home to a total of 76 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 24.6%, with 69 new companies registered, and 54 companies liquidated.
- 69 new companies
- 54 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
Private security services — Industry size in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 69 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 15 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services:
Canton of Zurich (234), Canton of Geneva (119), and Canton of Bern (115).
Companies in private security services are the 88th largest group of companies in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 69 new companies
- 76 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.6% growth in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 8 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The most common company size for Private security services in the Canton of Saint Gallen is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Unknown
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Out of the 76 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (76).
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
76
Companies in private security services in the Canton of Saint Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (42%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (33%) and "Other" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Other
- 12% Limited
Private security services — Latest registrations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 1 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8640 Rapperswil SG
15/09/2026
9444 Diepoldsau
27/08/2026
9604 Lütisburg
22/04/2026
9033 Untereggen
06/02/2026
9014 St. Gallen
19/12/2025
Private security services — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 0 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8735 St. Gallenkappel
09/04/2026
9606 Bütschwil
10/02/2026
9620 Lichtensteig
27/02/2025
9000 St. Gallen
21/10/2024
8722 Kaltbrunn
02/08/2024
8640 Rapperswil SG
31/07/2024
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 2 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/08/2026
Change of purpose
22/05/2026