Business creation

With 13,178 new companies, Q3 2026 was 0.9% above the previous year. A positive August and a strong September offset the decline in July.

In September 2026, 4,453 companies were founded, 5.7% more than a year earlier. All six major regions exceeded their September 2025 figures.

In August 2026, 3,887 companies were founded, 0.8% more than a year earlier. Four major regions recorded growth, while Zurich and Ticino posted declines.

Company formations declined slightly in July 2026. However, the results differed considerably between Switzerland’s major regions.

With 5,542 new companies, June 2026 clearly outperformed last year's level. All major regions recorded growth, led by Ticino, Zurich, and Northwestern Switzerland.

With 14,115 new companies, Q2 2026 finished slightly above last year's level. A very strong June offset the weaker May, allowing the quarter to end with overall growth.

Switzerland records a clear 3.5% increase in company formations in H1 2026, despite the Middle East conflict, US tariffs and a weak economy. Ticino is the biggest winner.

3,999 new companies were founded in May 2026 (-12.6%). Zurich and Eastern Switzerland posted the largest declines, while Central Switzerland achieved modest growth.

Company formations in Switzerland increased slightly in April 2026 to 4,574. Compared with the previous year, this represents growth of 0.4%.