Translators — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 929 active companies in translation services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 2.1%, with 486 new companies registered, and 506 companies liquidated.
- 486 new companies
- 506 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Translators — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Translators in Switzerland.
Translators — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 486 companies in translation services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -20 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Translators:
Canton of Zurich (226), Canton of Vaud (94), and Canton of Bern (92).
Companies in translation services are the 102nd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 486 new companies
- 929 active companies
- ** year to date
Translators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 41 companies in translation services were incorporated. In that same period, 47 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% contraction in Switzerland.
- 41 new companies
- 47 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Translators — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Translators in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Translators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 929 companies in translation services, most are active in
Translation and interpretation activities (929).
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
929
Companies in translation services in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (63%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Limited" (6%).
- Legal forms
- 63% Sole proprietorship
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 6% Limited
- 4% Other
Translators — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3 companies in translation services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
16/06/2026
1020 Renens VD
05/06/2026
9300 Wittenbach
28/05/2026
3963 Crans-Montana
07/05/2026
Translators — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 6 companies in translation services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1997 Haute-Nendaz
01/07/2026
9300 Wittenbach
04/06/2026
2502 Biel/Bienne
28/05/2026
1167 Lussy-sur-Morges
27/05/2026
Translators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 24 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 status
13/07/2026
Change of status
06/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
29/06/2026
Change of status
24/06/2026