Trustees — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 16'395 active companies in fiduciary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 5.5%, with 7'023 new companies registered, and 6'170 companies liquidated.
- 7'023 new companies
- 6'170 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, 7'023 companies in fiduciary services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 853 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 12th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 7'023 new companies
- 16'395 active companies
- ** year to date
Trustees — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 676 companies in fiduciary services were incorporated. In that same period, 567 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.7% growth in Switzerland.
- 676 new companies
- 567 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 16'395 companies in fiduciary services, most are active in
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (16'395).
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
16'395
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, 29 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
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
21/07/2026
6390 Engelberg
20/07/2026
Trustees — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 58 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
Trustees – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 488 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026