Research & Development offices — Industry overview in the Canton of Zug
Canton of Zug is home to a total of 420 active companies in research and development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 102.9%, with 396 new companies registered, and 183 companies liquidated.
- 396 new companies
- 183 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zug
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Research & Development offices in the Canton of Zug.
Research & Development offices — Industry size in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 396 companies in research and development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 213 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Research & Development offices:
Canton of Zurich (736), Canton of Vaud (569), and Canton of Zug (420).
Companies in research and development are the 19th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zug.
- 396 new companies
- 420 active companies
- ** year to date
Research & Development offices — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zug
Over the past 12 months, 26 companies in research and development were incorporated. In that same period, 21 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% growth in the Canton of Zug.
- 26 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Research & Development offices — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zug
The most common company size for Research & Development offices in the Canton of Zug is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Research & Development offices — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zug
Out of the 420 companies in research and development, most are active in
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (344), Research and experimental development on biotechnology (58), and Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (18).
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.
Research & Development offices
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Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
344
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
58
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
18
Companies in research and development in the Canton of Zug show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (58%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Other" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 58% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Other
- 3% Sole proprietorship
Research & Development offices — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 0 companies in research and development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6312 Steinhausen
18/05/2026
Research & Development offices — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 3 companies in research and development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
21/07/2026
6312 Steinhausen
24/06/2026
Research & Development offices – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 29 companies in research and 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
17/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of capital, Change of purpose
11/08/2026
Change of company name
06/08/2026