New company formations in Switzerland (July 2026): Slight decline from the previous year
In July 2026, 4,838 companies were founded in Switzerland. This figure was 3.0% lower than in July 2025.
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150 fewer formations across Switzerland
A total of 4,838 companies were founded in Switzerland in July 2026, compared with 4,988 in the same month of the previous year. This represents a decline of 150 formations or 3.0%.
Northwestern Switzerland was the only major region to record growth. Eastern Switzerland remained almost stable, while French-speaking Switzerland, Central Switzerland, Zurich and Ticino declined.
French-speaking Switzerland: Down 3.7%
Company formations in French-speaking Switzerland fell from 1,479 to 1,424. The sharpest decrease was recorded in Jura, where the number dropped from 52 to 31, a decline of 40.4%. Neuchâtel also fell by 18.7% to 74 formations.
Vaud and Valais moved in the opposite direction. Vaud increased by 4.9% to 513 formations, while Valais grew by 7.6% to 255.
Northwestern Switzerland: Only region to grow
Northwestern Switzerland recorded 1,051 formations, an increase of 1.4%. Basel-Landschaft grew by 13.8% to 124 formations. Bern, Basel-Stadt and Solothurn also recorded increases.
Aargau declined from 326 to 304 formations, corresponding to a decrease of 6.7%.
Eastern Switzerland: Overall figure nearly stable
Eastern Switzerland recorded 568 formations, only one fewer than in July 2025. The resulting decline was 0.2%.
Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus reported strong percentage increases, although based on low absolute figures. St. Gallen grew by 10.5% to 252 formations. Thurgau, by contrast, fell from 147 to 103, a decline of 29.9%.
Central Switzerland: Largest regional decline
Central Switzerland recorded 694 formations, 8.0% fewer than in July 2025. The number fell by 30.0% in Nidwalden, 19.0% in Obwalden and 10.4% in Zug.
Uri increased from 8 to 14 formations. Although this represents growth of 75.0%, it amounts to six additional companies.
Zurich and Ticino below the previous year
The canton of Zurich recorded 882 formations, a decline of 4.1%. Ticino reported 219 formations, 4.4% fewer than in July 2025.
Conclusion
Company formations in Switzerland were slightly lower in July 2026 than in the same month of the previous year. Northwestern Switzerland grew and Eastern Switzerland remained stable, while all other major regions declined. Central Switzerland recorded the largest decrease.
Summary: July 2026 saw 4,838 new companies. Northwestern Switzerland grew, Eastern Switzerland remained stable and all other major regions declined.
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