Real estate developers — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 2'024 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 71.4%, with 1'997 new companies registered, and 1'154 companies liquidated.
- 1'997 new companies
- 1'154 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in the Canton of Vaud.
Real estate developers — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1'997 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 843 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers:
Canton of Vaud (2'024), Canton of Zurich (2'004), and Canton of Geneva (1'551).
Companies in real estate development are the 5th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 1'997 new companies
- 2'024 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 181 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 120 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 181 new companies
- 120 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Real estate developers in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% 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 Vaud
Out of the 2'024 companies in real estate development, most are active in
General construction of buildings (943), Building maintenance and repair work (609), and Development of building projects (280).
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
943
Building maintenance and repair work
609
Development of building projects
280
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
192
Companies in real estate development in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 8 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1022 Chavannes-près-Renens
20/07/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
17/07/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
15/07/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
15/07/2026
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 17 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1523 Granges-près-Marnand
06/08/2026
1024 Ecublens VD
30/07/2026
1040 Echallens
30/07/2026
1450 Ste-Croix
29/07/2026
1072 Forel (Lavaux)
29/07/2026
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 90 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
07/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/08/2026
Change of status
06/08/2026
Change of status
05/08/2026
Change of status
05/08/2026