Real estate developers — Industry overview in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Canton of Saint Gallen is home to a total of 973 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 41.4%, with 722 new companies registered, and 437 companies liquidated.
- 722 new companies
- 437 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
Real estate developers — Industry size in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 722 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 285 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers:
Canton of Vaud (2'028), Canton of Zurich (2'012), and Canton of Geneva (1'552).
Companies in real estate development are the 9th largest group of companies in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 722 new companies
- 973 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Over the past 12 months, 92 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 62 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.2% growth in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 92 new companies
- 62 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The most common company size for Real estate developers in the Canton of Saint Gallen is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Real estate developers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Out of the 973 companies in real estate development, most are active in
General construction of buildings (356), General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c. (285), and Building maintenance and repair work (191).
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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General construction of buildings
356
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
285
Building maintenance and repair work
191
Development of building projects
141
Companies in real estate development in the Canton of Saint Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (45%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 8% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 4 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9450 Altstätten SG
14/08/2026
9400 Rorschach
10/08/2026
9300 Wittenbach
05/08/2026
8638 Goldingen
30/07/2026
9008 St. Gallen
16/07/2026
9300 Wittenbach
15/07/2026
8739 Rieden SG
13/07/2026
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 7 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9000 St. Gallen
26/08/2026
8722 Kaltbrunn
20/08/2026
9601 Lütisburg Station
11/08/2026
9642 Ebnat-Kappel
11/08/2026
9437 Marbach SG
05/08/2026
9200 Gossau SG
29/07/2026
9523 Züberwangen
29/07/2026
9400 Rorschach
24/07/2026
9014 St. Gallen
21/07/2026
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 31 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 purpose
25/08/2026