Trustees — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 11'453 active companies in fiduciary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 3.8%, with 4'508 new companies registered, and 4'090 companies liquidated.
- 4'508 new companies
- 4'090 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Trustees in German-speaking Switzerland.
Trustees — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4'508 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 418 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Trustees:
Canton of Zurich (3'024), Canton of Geneva (1'471), and Canton of Vaud (1'331).
Companies in fiduciary services are the 11th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4'508 new companies
- 11'453 active companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 418 companies in fiduciary services were incorporated. In that same period, 375 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.4% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 418 new companies
- 375 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Trustees — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Trustees in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% 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% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Trustees — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 11'453 companies in fiduciary services, most are active in
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (11'453).
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
11'453
Companies in fiduciary services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (37%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Trustees — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 16 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9404 Rorschacherberg
26/06/2026
9200 Gossau SG
26/06/2026
9053 Teufen AR
24/06/2026
6052 Hergiswil NW
24/06/2026
4144 Arlesheim
22/06/2026
9400 Rorschach
22/06/2026
8400 Winterthur
19/06/2026
Trustees — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 34 companies in fiduciary services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/07/2026
8952 Schlieren
09/07/2026
4912 Aarwangen
09/07/2026
9400 Rorschach
09/07/2026
6052 Hergiswil NW
08/07/2026
9000 St. Gallen
07/07/2026
Trustees – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 317 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 capital
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/07/2026