Swiss Commercial Register: Slight decline in company formations in November 2024

19.12.2024 | from HELP Media AG

19.12.2024, Zurich – The current commercial register data for Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein show a mixed development: while new company formations in Switzerland fell slightly, Liechtenstein recorded a significant increase. Interesting trends can also be observed in the mutation and deletion figures, which indicate stability and dynamism in both countries.

New registrations
In November 2024, 4,373 new companies were registered in Switzerland. This corresponds to a decrease of 2% compared to the previous month. There is also a slight downward trend year-on-year: 4,394 new companies were registered in November 2023, which corresponds to a decrease of around 0.5% in November 2024.

Deletions
The number of company deletions fell in November 2024 compared to the previous month. With 2,589 deletions, a decrease of 4% was recorded. A similar picture emerges when compared to November 2023: the number of deletions fell by 4%.

Mutations
In November 2024, a total of 16,990 mutations were registered, which represents a significant decrease of 11% compared to the previous month. At the same time, there was a moderate decrease in companies wishing to cease their business activities: the number of company liquidations requested fell by 1% in November compared to the previous month. A total of 2,004 companies applied for liquidation.

Principality of Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein recorded a pleasing increase in new entries in the commercial register in November 2024. With 80 newly registered companies, this represents an increase of 23% compared to the previous month. The number of mutations also rose significantly: a total of 1,812 changes were reported, an increase of 37% compared to the previous month. In contrast, deletions decreased. In November 2024, 82 companies were removed from the commercial register, which indicates a certain stability in the company portfolio. The data for the Principality of Liechtenstein were evaluated up to November 28, 2024 and can be accessed at www.firmenbuch.li.

Contact:
Andy Rauch
Telephone 044 240 36 40
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Source of company graphics for all cantons:
Editorial team Help.ch, telephone 044 240 36 40, redaktion@help.ch
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