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Private security services — Companies in private security services in the Canton of Vaud

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Private security services — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud

Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 71 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 42.0%, with 59 new companies registered, and 38 companies liquidated.

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  • 59 new companies
  • 38 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Private security services — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in the Canton of Vaud.

Private security services — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 59 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 21 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services: Canton of Zurich (231), Canton of Geneva (122), and Canton of Bern (114). Companies in private security services are the 106th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 59 new companies
  • 71 active companies
  • ** year to date

Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud

Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 14.5% growth in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 12 new companies
  • 3 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Private security services — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud

The most common company size for Private security services in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 6% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 3% Large (>249 emp.)

Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud

Out of the 71 companies in private security services, most are active in Private security activities (71). 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
71

Companies in private security services in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (21%) and "Other" (17%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 48% Limited Liability Company
  • 21% Sole proprietorship
  • 17% Other
  • 14% Limited

Private security services — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1820 Montreux
13/04/2026
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
27/02/2026
1820 Montreux
04/02/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
24/12/2025
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
17/12/2025
1023 Crissier
10/12/2025
1536 Combremont-le-Petit
05/12/2025
1816 Chailly-Montreux
28/11/2025
1800 Vevey
28/11/2025

Private security services — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1030 Bussigny
12/06/2026
1072 Forel (Lavaux)
03/03/2026
1000 Lausanne 26
30/07/2025
1004 Lausanne
12/05/2025
1462 Yvonand
25/03/2025
1401 Yverdon-les-Bains
25/11/2024
1337 Vallorbe
24/07/2024

Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 4 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
Other change
20/08/2026
Other change
04/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/08/2026
Other change
03/08/2026
Change of purpose
17/07/2026
Other change
14/07/2026
Change of domicile
12/06/2026
12/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/06/2026

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