Trustees — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 4'082 active companies in fiduciary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.8%, with 2'260 new companies registered, and 1'672 companies liquidated.
- 2'260 new companies
- 1'672 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Trustees in French-speaking Switzerland.
Trustees — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2'260 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 588 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Trustees:
Canton of Zurich (3'031), Canton of Geneva (1'466), and Canton of Vaud (1'337).
Companies in fiduciary services are the 12th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 2'260 new companies
- 4'082 active companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 222 companies in fiduciary services were incorporated. In that same period, 176 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 222 new companies
- 176 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Trustees — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Trustees in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Trustees — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 4'082 companies in fiduciary services, most are active in
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (4'082).
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.
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Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
4'082
Companies in fiduciary services in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (37%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 8% Other
Trustees — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 12 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1754 Avry-sur-Matran
27/10/2026
1040 Echallens
23/10/2026
1225 Chêne-Bourg
20/10/2026
1227 Carouge GE
19/10/2026
Trustees — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 17 companies in fiduciary services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1997 Haute-Nendaz
28/10/2026
1227 Carouge GE
26/10/2026
1020 Renens VD
16/10/2026
Trustees – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 159 companies in fiduciary 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
05/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/11/2026