Trustees — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 16'391 active companies in fiduciary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 5.5%, with 6'972 new companies registered, and 6'118 companies liquidated.
- 6'972 new companies
- 6'118 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Trustees in Switzerland.
Trustees — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 6'972 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 854 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Trustees:
Canton of Zurich (3'024), Canton of Geneva (1'472), and Canton of Vaud (1'329).
Companies in fiduciary services are the 12th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 6'972 new companies
- 16'391 active companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 674 companies in fiduciary services were incorporated. In that same period, 552 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.7% growth in Switzerland.
- 674 new companies
- 552 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Trustees — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Trustees in 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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9% 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 Switzerland
Out of the 16'391 companies in fiduciary services, most are active in
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (16'391).
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
16'391
Companies in fiduciary services in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (38%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 38% Limited
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Trustees — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 31 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
1873 Val-d'Illiez
24/06/2026
9053 Teufen AR
24/06/2026
6052 Hergiswil NW
24/06/2026
Trustees — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 55 companies in fiduciary services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6052 Hergiswil NW
08/07/2026
1212 Grand-Lancy
07/07/2026
9000 St. Gallen
07/07/2026
1091 Grandvaux
07/07/2026
9200 Gossau SG
06/07/2026
Trustees – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 502 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 purpose
08/07/2026