Real estate agencies — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 8'005 active companies in real estate brokerage. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 45.7%, with 5'168 new companies registered, and 2'658 companies liquidated.
- 5'168 new companies
- 2'658 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, 5'168 companies in real estate brokerage have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2'510 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate agencies:
Canton of Vaud (1'220), Canton of Geneva (1'003), and Canton of Valais (903).
Companies in real estate brokerage are the 21st largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 5'168 new companies
- 8'005 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 471 companies in real estate brokerage were incorporated. In that same period, 282 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in Switzerland.
- 471 new companies
- 282 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 8'005 companies in real estate brokerage, most are active in
Real estate agencies (8'005).
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
8'005
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, 21 companies in real estate brokerage have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1784 Courtepin
20/08/2026
9000 St. Gallen
14/08/2026
9450 Altstätten SG
14/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
12/08/2026
Real estate agencies — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 19 companies in real estate brokerage have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Carouge GE
27/08/2026
5405 Dättwil AG
26/08/2026
8866 Ziegelbrücke
20/08/2026
1185 Mont-sur-Rolle
12/08/2026
Real estate agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 215 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 domicile
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026