Shipowners — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 19 active companies in shipbuilding. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 18.8%, with 7 new companies registered, and 4 companies liquidated.
- 7 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Shipowners — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Shipowners in the Canton of Zurich.
Shipowners — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 7 companies in shipbuilding have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Shipowners:
Canton of Vaud (24), Canton of Ticino (20), and Canton of Zurich (19).
Companies in shipbuilding are the 139th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 7 new companies
- 19 active companies
- ** year to date
Shipowners — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in shipbuilding were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 0 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Shipowners — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Shipowners in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
Shipowners — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 19 companies in shipbuilding, most are active in
Building of pleasure and sporting boats (17) and Building of ships and floating structures (2).
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.
Shipowners
Nb of legal entities
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Building of pleasure and sporting boats
17
Building of ships and floating structures
2
Companies in shipbuilding in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (47%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (32%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 47% Limited
- 32% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Sole proprietorship
Shipowners — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in shipbuilding have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8700 Küsnacht ZH
13/03/2024
8633 Wolfhausen
07/11/2014
Shipowners — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in shipbuilding have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8915 Hausen am Albis
25/04/2025
8303 Bassersdorf
18/09/2018
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
17/09/2013
8805 Richterswil
02/02/2012
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
07/01/2011
Shipowners – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in shipbuilding 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/03/2026
Change of status
22/01/2026
Change of status
28/07/2025
Change of status
02/07/2025
Change of status
29/04/2025
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
25/04/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/04/2025