1. Dezember 2025|
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|3 days agoSwiss Company Bankruptcies Surge by Over 36% in 2025
A new report reveals a significant increase in company bankruptcies in Switzerland, with over 11,000 failing in the first 11 months of the year. The construction, catering, and retail sectors are the hardest hit.
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- Swiss company bankruptcies increased by over 36% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the previous year.
- A total of 11,057 companies declared bankruptcy between January and November 2025.
- The rate of bankruptcies accelerated significantly in Q4, jumping from a <20% increase in September to over 36% by November.
- A legal change effective Jan 1, 2025, allows tax debts to be claimed in bankruptcy proceedings, contributing to the rise.
- New company formations rose by 4.4% to nearly 49,000 despite the high bankruptcy rate.
By The Numbers
11,057
Total Bankruptcies
+36%
Year-over-Year Increase
1,576
Construction Bankruptcies
1,090
Catering Bankruptcies
They Said
"Company bankruptcies climbed by over 36% from January to November compared to the same period last year."
"One reason for the increase is a change in the law. Since January 1, 2025, the tax debts of companies in the commercial register can also be claimed in bankruptcy proceedings."