Trustees — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 11'452 active companies in fiduciary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 3.8%, with 4'532 new companies registered, and 4'114 companies liquidated.
- 4'532 new companies
- 4'114 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, 4'532 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 (3'025), Canton of Geneva (1'472), and Canton of Vaud (1'330).
Companies in fiduciary services are the 11th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4'532 new companies
- 11'452 active companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 413 companies in fiduciary services were incorporated. In that same period, 375 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.3% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 413 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 11'452 companies in fiduciary services, most are active in
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (11'452).
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.
Trustees
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Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
11'452
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, 23 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6460 Altdorf UR
27/07/2026
4142 Münchenstein
22/07/2026
3634 Thierachern
21/07/2026
6390 Engelberg
20/07/2026
Trustees — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 36 companies in fiduciary services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9016 St. Gallen
05/08/2026
8400 Winterthur
05/08/2026
4303 Kaiseraugst
03/08/2026
3360 Herzogenbuchsee
29/07/2026
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 company name, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026