Real estate developers — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 1'545 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 95.8%, with 1'746 new companies registered, and 990 companies liquidated.
- 1'746 new companies
- 990 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in the Canton of Geneva.
Real estate developers — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 1'746 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 756 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers:
Canton of Zurich (2'034), Canton of Vaud (2'025), and Canton of Geneva (1'545).
Companies in real estate development are the 9th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 1'746 new companies
- 1'545 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 166 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 154 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% growth in the Canton of Geneva.
- 166 new companies
- 154 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Real estate developers in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Real estate developers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 1'545 companies in real estate development, most are active in
Building maintenance and repair work (642), General construction of buildings (596), and Development of building projects (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.
Real estate developers
Nb of legal entities
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Building maintenance and repair work
642
General construction of buildings
596
Development of building projects
212
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
94
General contractor work in building construction
1
Companies in real estate development in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Limited
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 7 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
14/10/2026
1219 Châtelaine
01/10/2026
1227 Les Acacias
24/09/2026
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 3 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1219 Le Lignon
07/10/2026
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
23/09/2026
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
18/09/2026
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
18/09/2026
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 86 companies in real estate development 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
27/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/10/2026
Change of status
22/10/2026
Change of status
22/10/2026