Switzerland is home to a total of 1'212 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 20.2%, with 995 new companies registered, and 791 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in Switzerland.
In Switzerland, 995 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 204 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services: Canton of Zurich (232), Canton of Geneva (121), and Canton of Bern (114). Companies in private security services are the 88th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 104 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 64 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.4% growth 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.
Out of the 1'212 companies in private security services, most are active in Private security activities (1'212). 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.
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%).
In Switzerland, 4 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In Switzerland, 2 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In Switzerland, 41 companies in private security services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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