Private security services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 851 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.1%, with 695 new companies registered, and 577 companies liquidated.
- 695 new companies
- 577 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in German-speaking Switzerland.
Private security services — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 695 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 118 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services:
Canton of Zurich (222), Canton of Geneva (119), and Canton of Bern (118).
Companies in private security services are the 84th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 695 new companies
- 851 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 73 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 51 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.7% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 73 new companies
- 51 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Private security services in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 851 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (851).
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
851
Companies in private security services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (25%) and "Other" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Other
- 14% Limited
Private security services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8807 Freienbach
05/05/2025
3661 Uetendorf
29/04/2025
4665 Oftringen
11/04/2025
8834 Schindellegi
09/04/2025
Private security services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4513 Langendorf
29/04/2025
2504 Biel/Bienne
11/04/2025
4702 Oensingen
10/04/2025
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 39 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
14/05/2025
Change of company name, Change of status
13/05/2025
Change of company name, Change of purpose
09/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/05/2025