Translators — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 586 active companies in translation services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 2.3%, with 309 new companies registered, and 323 companies liquidated.
- 309 new companies
- 323 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Translators — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Translators in German-speaking Switzerland.
Translators — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 309 companies in translation services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -14 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Translators:
Canton of Zurich (226), Canton of Vaud (101), and Canton of Bern (91).
Companies in translation services are the 105th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 309 new companies
- 586 active companies
- ** year to date
Translators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 19 companies in translation services were incorporated. In that same period, 21 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.3% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 19 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Translators — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Translators in German-speaking Switzerland 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 German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 586 companies in translation services, most are active in
Translation and interpretation activities (586).
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
586
Companies in translation services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (63%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Limited" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 63% Sole proprietorship
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Limited
- 4% Other
Translators — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 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
4153 Reinach BL
15/05/2025
6020 Emmenbrücke
12/05/2025
8708 Männedorf
18/03/2025
8400 Winterthur
27/02/2025
9016 St. Gallen
18/02/2025
Translators — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in translation services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8200 Schaffhausen
22/04/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
06/02/2025
6315 Oberägeri
05/12/2024
Translators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 9 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
14/07/2025
Change of purpose
11/07/2025
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of legal form
08/07/2025
Change of status
07/07/2025
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/07/2025
Change of company name, Change of purpose, Change of legal form
02/07/2025
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of legal form
01/07/2025