Real estate developers — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 448 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 29.5%, with 391 new companies registered, and 289 companies liquidated.
- 391 new companies
- 289 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in Zurich.
Real estate developers — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 391 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 102 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers:
Geneva (652), Zurich (448), and Lugano (296).
Companies in real estate development are the 22nd largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 391 new companies
- 448 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 28 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 23 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% growth in Zurich.
- 28 new companies
- 23 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Real estate developers in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% 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 Zurich
Out of the 448 companies in real estate development, most are active in
General construction of buildings (194), Building maintenance and repair work (91), and General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c. (86).
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
194
Building maintenance and repair work
91
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
86
Development of building projects
77
Companies in real estate development in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 51% Limited
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 3 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in Zurich
In Zurich, 1 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich
In Zurich, 25 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
31/07/2026
Change of company name
31/07/2026
Change of status
30/07/2026
Change of status
29/07/2026