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Private security services — Companies in private security services in German-speaking Switzerland

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Private security services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 874 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 20.6%, with 726 new companies registered, and 577 companies liquidated.

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  • 726 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, 726 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 149 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 85th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 726 new companies
  • 874 active companies
  • ** year to date

Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 70 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 51 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.2% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 70 new companies
  • 51 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 7% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 874 companies in private security services, most are active in Private security activities (874). 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
874

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" (26%) and "Other" (16%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 44% Limited Liability Company
  • 26% Sole proprietorship
  • 16% Other
  • 14% Limited

Private security services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8810 Horgen
07/08/2026
8304 Wallisellen
29/07/2026
4133 Pratteln
22/07/2026
6300 Zug
23/06/2026
6289 Müswangen
02/06/2026
7405 Rothenbrunnen
26/05/2026
6210 Sursee
26/05/2026
8306 Brüttisellen
20/05/2026
7408 Cazis
19/05/2026

Private security services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5722 Gränichen
27/08/2026
8604 Volketswil
21/08/2026
8102 Oberengstringen
18/08/2026
3087 Niedermuhlern
13/08/2026
3174 Thörishaus
05/08/2026
8317 Tagelswangen
09/07/2026
8820 Wädenswil
26/06/2026
8180 Bülach
02/06/2026

Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 36 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
27/08/2026
Other change
25/08/2026
Change of status
24/08/2026
Other change
21/08/2026
Other change
21/08/2026
Other change
20/08/2026
Other change
20/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/08/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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