Private security services — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'215 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 20.3%, with 1'012 new companies registered, and 807 companies liquidated.
- 1'012 new companies
- 807 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in Switzerland.
Private security services — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1'012 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 205 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services:
Canton of Zurich (235), Canton of Geneva (119), and Canton of Bern (114).
Companies in private security services are the 89th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 1'012 new companies
- 1'215 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 102 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 73 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in Switzerland.
- 102 new companies
- 73 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Private security services in 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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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'215 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (1'215).
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
1'215
Companies in private security services in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (24%) and "Other" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Other
- 14% Limited
Private security services — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 8 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
02/11/2026
4712 Laupersdorf
02/11/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
30/10/2026
8917 Oberlunkhofen
15/10/2026
Private security services — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 9 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
04/11/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
30/10/2026
8604 Volketswil
23/10/2026
6215 Beromünster
22/10/2026
6215 Beromünster
22/10/2026
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
09/10/2026
6490 Andermatt
06/10/2026
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 55 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 purpose
05/11/2026
Change of status
04/11/2026
Change of status
30/10/2026