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Real estate developers — Companies in real estate development in German-speaking Switzerland

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Real estate developers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 10'401 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 45.9%, with 7'919 new companies registered, and 4'646 companies liquidated.

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  • 7'919 new companies
  • 4'646 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in German-speaking Switzerland.

Real estate developers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 7'919 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3'273 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers: Canton of Vaud (2'033), Canton of Zurich (1'989), and Canton of Geneva (1'550). Companies in real estate development are the 15th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 7'919 new companies
  • 10'401 active companies
  • ** year to date

Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 843 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 489 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 843 new companies
  • 489 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Real estate developers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown

Real estate developers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 10'401 companies in real estate development, most are active in General construction of buildings (3'951), General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c. (2'826), and Building maintenance and repair work (2'247). 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
3'951
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
2'826
Building maintenance and repair work
2'247
Development of building projects
1'376
General contractor work in building construction
1

Companies in real estate development in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (38%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 44% Limited
  • 38% Limited Liability Company
  • 12% Sole proprietorship
  • 6% Other

Real estate developers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 51 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3097 Liebefeld
09/06/2026
3903 Birgisch
08/06/2026
8722 Kaltbrunn
05/06/2026
4500 Solothurn
05/06/2026
6330 Cham
05/06/2026
3860 Meiringen
05/06/2026
4303 Kaiseraugst
04/06/2026
5737 Menziken
04/06/2026
2540 Grenchen
04/06/2026

Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 49 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4528 Zuchwil
12/06/2026
2540 Grenchen
12/06/2026
5610 Wohlen AG
12/06/2026
8152 Glattbrugg
12/06/2026
4900 Langenthal
11/06/2026
8004 Zürich
11/06/2026
8600 Dübendorf
11/06/2026
8107 Buchs ZH
11/06/2026
9400 Rorschach
10/06/2026
3860 Meiringen
10/06/2026

Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 364 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
Other change
12/06/2026
Change of status
12/06/2026
Other change
12/06/2026
12/06/2026
Change of capital, Change of purpose
12/06/2026
Change of purpose
12/06/2026
Other change
12/06/2026
Change of status
12/06/2026
Other change
12/06/2026

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