French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'038 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 8.6%, with 550 new companies registered, and 468 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in French-speaking Switzerland.
In French-speaking Switzerland, 550 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 82 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers: Canton of Neuchâtel (380), Canton of Geneva (247), and Canton of Bern (163). Companies in watchmaking are the 43rd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 52 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 24 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Watchmakers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 1'038 companies in watchmaking, most are active in Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (695), Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (198), and Manufacture of other watch components (89). 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.
Companies in watchmaking in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (9%).
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In French-speaking Switzerland, 46 companies in watchmaking have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.
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