German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 734 active companies in fuel trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.3%, with 637 new companies registered, and 534 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Service stations in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 637 companies in fuel trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 103 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Service stations: Canton of Lucern (254), Canton of Ticino (101), and Canton of Basel Land (87). Companies in fuel trade are the 93rd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 52 companies in fuel trade were incorporated. In that same period, 37 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Service stations in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 734 companies in fuel trade, most are active in Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (734). 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.
Companies in fuel trade in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (70%), followed by "Limited" (15%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in fuel trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in fuel trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 12 companies in fuel trade have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.
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