Real estate agencies — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 8'007 active companies in real estate brokerage. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 46.0%, with 5'190 new companies registered, and 2'666 companies liquidated.
- 5'190 new companies
- 2'666 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate agencies — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate agencies in Switzerland.
Real estate agencies — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5'190 companies in real estate brokerage have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'524 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate agencies:
Canton of Vaud (1'221), Canton of Geneva (1'000), and Canton of Valais (902).
Companies in real estate brokerage are the 21st largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 5'190 new companies
- 8'007 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 457 companies in real estate brokerage were incorporated. In that same period, 269 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in Switzerland.
- 457 new companies
- 269 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate agencies — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Real estate agencies in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Real estate agencies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 8'007 companies in real estate brokerage, most are active in
Real estate agencies (8'007).
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.
Real estate agencies
Nb of legal entities
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Real estate agencies
8'007
Companies in real estate brokerage in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (47%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 47% Limited
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Real estate agencies — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 20 companies in real estate brokerage have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4104 Oberwil BL
08/09/2026
8125 Zollikerberg
08/09/2026
6331 Hünenberg
04/09/2026
9244 Niederuzwil
03/09/2026
Real estate agencies — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 13 companies in real estate brokerage have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4665 Oftringen
18/09/2026
1617 Remaufens
11/09/2026
1635 La Tour-de-Trême
10/09/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
09/09/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
02/09/2026
1245 Collonge-Bellerive
02/09/2026
3454 Sumiswald
01/09/2026
1227 Carouge GE
27/08/2026
Real estate agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 244 companies in real estate brokerage 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
18/09/2026
Change of domicile
18/09/2026
Change of capital
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/09/2026