Property dealers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 18'594 active companies in property trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 91.4%, with 11'487 new companies registered, and 2'606 companies liquidated.
- 11'487 new companies
- 2'606 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Property dealers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Property dealers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Property dealers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 11'487 companies in property trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 8'881 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Property dealers:
Canton of Zurich (2'986), Canton of Vaud (2'623), and Canton of Valais (2'079).
Companies in property trade are the 4th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 11'487 new companies
- 18'594 active companies
- ** year to date
Property dealers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1'724 companies in property trade were incorporated. In that same period, 306 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 8.3% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'724 new companies
- 306 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Property dealers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Property dealers 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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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Property dealers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 18'594 companies in property trade, most are active in
Buying and selling of own real estate (18'594).
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.
Property dealers
Nb of legal entities
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Buying and selling of own real estate
18'594
Companies in property trade in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (75%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Sole proprietorship" (2%).
- Legal forms
- 75% Limited
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 2% Sole proprietorship
- 1% Other
Property dealers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 92 companies in property trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8964 Rudolfstetten
13/07/2026
8162 Steinmaur
08/07/2026
9245 Oberbüren
07/07/2026
9000 St. Gallen
06/07/2026
Property dealers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 35 companies in property trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8154 Oberglatt ZH
16/07/2026
5610 Wohlen AG
10/07/2026
6024 Hildisrieden
09/07/2026
3672 Oberdiessbach
03/07/2026
7500 St. Moritz
03/07/2026
Property dealers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 649 companies in property trade 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
17/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/07/2026