Translators — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 223 active companies in translation services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 2.6%, with 111 new companies registered, and 117 companies liquidated.
- 111 new companies
- 117 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Translators — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Translators in the Canton of Zurich.
Translators — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 111 companies in translation services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -6 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Translators:
Canton of Zurich (223), Canton of Vaud (94), and Canton of Bern (92).
Companies in translation services are the 82nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 111 new companies
- 223 active companies
- ** year to date
Translators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in translation services were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% contraction in the Canton of Zurich.
- 7 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Translators — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Translators in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Translators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 223 companies in translation services, most are active in
Translation and interpretation activities (223).
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.
Translators
Nb of legal entities
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Translation and interpretation activities
223
Companies in translation services in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (69%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (21%) and "Limited" (6%).
- Legal forms
- 69% Sole proprietorship
- 21% Limited Liability Company
- 6% Limited
- 4% Other
Translators — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in translation services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8412 Aesch (Neftenbach)
03/06/2025
Translators — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in translation services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8400 Winterthur
07/08/2026
8400 Winterthur
05/08/2026
8708 Männedorf
21/07/2026
8708 Männedorf
12/12/2025
Translators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 5 companies in translation services 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
03/08/2026
Change of purpose
19/06/2026