Private security services — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 51 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 10.9%, with 38 new companies registered, and 33 companies liquidated.
- 38 new companies
- 33 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in Geneva.
Private security services — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 38 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 5 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services:
Zurich (52), Geneva (51), and Bern (27).
Companies in private security services are the 74th largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 38 new companies
- 51 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in Geneva.
- 4 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Private security services in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
-
92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
-
8% Small (10-49 emp.)
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 51 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (51).
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
View more
Private security activities
51
Companies in private security services in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (61%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (16%) and "Limited" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 61% Limited Liability Company
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Limited
- 12% Other
Private security services — Latest registrations in Geneva
In 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 Les Acacias
12/12/2024
Private security services — Latest liquidations in Geneva
In Geneva, 2 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Les Acacias
06/07/2026
1227 Les Acacias
15/07/2022
1227 Les Acacias
07/06/2022
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 5 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
17/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/05/2026
Change of status
01/05/2026
Change of capital
30/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/03/2026