Private security services — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 49 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 5.8%, with 33 new companies registered, and 36 companies liquidated.
- 33 new companies
- 36 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Private security services — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 33 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -3 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 (116).
Companies in private security services are the 102nd largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 33 new companies
- 49 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.5% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 3 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Private security services in Italian-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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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 49 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (49).
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
49
Companies in private security services in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Limited" (24%) and "Other" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Limited
- 20% Other
- 12% Sole proprietorship
Private security services — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6500 Bellinzona
16/07/2026
6962 Viganello
15/10/2025
6500 Bellinzona
02/09/2024
6963 Pregassona
06/07/2022
6936 Cademario
05/05/2022
6883 Novazzano
24/02/2022
Private security services — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6853 Ligornetto
08/05/2025
6744 Personico
24/11/2023
6593 Cadenazzo
28/12/2022
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 3 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
24/07/2026
Change of status
24/06/2026
Change of status
03/06/2026
Change of status
12/05/2026