Professional & Trade Associations in the
Canton of Zurich

501 companies in Professional & Trade Associations based in the Canton of Zurich — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

Companies

50 of 501 companies

Kaufmännischer Verband Schweiz

Since 1901

AdviceSeminarsEvents

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Electrosuisse, Verband für Elektro-, Energie- und Informationstechnik

Since 1903

MembershipInspection and consultingEngineering

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Versicherungsverband Schweizerischer Schifffahrtsunternehmen Genossenschaft (VVSSU)

Since 1904

Shipping courses and cruisesExperience boatsBoat rental

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Genossenschaft VSG ASIG

Since 1920

Representation of the Swiss gas industrySupport in energy economics and policySupport in innovation and research

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Verband Schweizerischer Hobelwerke

Since 1922

Industry representationTechnical information and fact sheetsAdvisory and information office for members

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Schweizer Fleisch-Fachverband SFF

Since 1927

MembershipAdvisory servicesLegal service

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EIT.swiss

Since 1929

EducationServicesLaw and Standards

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Fürsorgegut des Verbandes Schweizer Fachjournalisten SFJ

Since 1930

AdvocacyPress cardProfessional register

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EXPERTsuisse - Schweizer Expertenverband für Wirtschaftsprüfung, Steuern und Treuhand

Since 1931

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Schweizerischer Verband des Personals öffentlicher Dienste (V.P.O.D.)

Since 1931

Advocacy and union campaigns

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AVIA Vereinigung unabhängiger Schweizer Importeure und Anbieter von Energieprodukten, Genossenschaft

Since 1932

FuelsFuel cardsHeating oil

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Verband Schweizerischer Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten

Since 1932

Legal servicesBusiness management consultingTechnical specialist support

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Schweizer Baumuster-Centrale Genossenschaft

Since 1937

Material exhibitionMaterial lendingSample delivery by courier

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Verband der Schweizerischen Lack- und Farbenindustrie

Since 1939

Industry advocacyMember contact promotionTraining and continuing education

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Genossenschaft Gebäudehülle Stadt Zürich

Since 1940

MembershipServicesTechnical information

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Swissavant - Wirtschaftsverband Handwerk und Haushalt

Since 1940

Vocational education and trainingRepresentation of interests and member representationAVS compensation fund AK Forte

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Swico

Since 1940

Advocacy and association servicesLegal servicesSwico recycling system

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scienceindustries

Since 1944

Advocacy for Chemical, Pharma & Life-Sciences Companies

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Hauseigentümerverband Schweiz

Since 1947

MembershipLegal adviceCourses

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Schweizerischer Ingenieur- und Architektenverein (SIA)

Since 1948

Standards collectionContinuing education coursesLegal advice

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Schweizerischer Verband der Lebensmitteldetaillisten (Veledes)

Since 1950

AdvocacyAssociation servicesIndustry guidelines

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Bachema AG

Since 1959

Water analysesSolid analysesMicrobiological analyses

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AVIA INTERNATIONAL

Since 1960

FuelsHeating fuelsLubricants

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Gewerbeverband der Stadt Zürich

Since 1960

Member advocacyLegal information and adviceApprenticeship promotion and reintegration support

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Avenergy Suisse

Since 1961

AdvocacyMarket and energy price informationStatistics on energy, vehicles, buildings, CO2 emissions and filling stations

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Lignum Holzwirtschaft Schweiz

Since 1961

Technical consultingTechnical publicationsPromotional materials for wood

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Schweizer Lunch-Check Genossenschaft

Since 1962

Lunch-Check contributions for employee mealsLunch-Check gift cardLunch-Check family card

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CRB, Schweizerische Zentralstelle für Baurationalisierung

Since 1963

Building standards and regulationsConstruction cost plansNPK standard items catalogue

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Swiss Engineering STV UTS ATS

Since 1966

Membership benefitsEducation & careerEvents

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Schweizerischer Baumeisterverband (SBV)

Since 1968

Employer policy & lawTechnology & business managementOccupational safety & environmental protection

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Arbeitgeberverband der Schweizer Maschinenindustrie

Since 1968

AdviceIndustry advocacyNetworking

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ECO SWISS

Since 1969

EKAS industry solutionServices for bulk storage tanks and emissions measurementsCourses and events

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Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband (SMGV)

Since 1970

Advice and informationLegal service and CLATechnical advice

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CIDESCO, Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie

Since 1970

CIDESCO Diplomas and CertificatesCIDESCO Membership for Schools, Universities, Salons and SpasCIDESCO School and Salon Accreditation

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Infra Suisse

Since 1971

Advocacy for infrastructure construction companiesPolitical statements and association positionsMarket and regulatory work in infrastructure construction

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Gesellschaft für Fluidtechnik

Since 1972

Association servicesMarket dataSeminars and training

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Verband der Auslandsbanken in der Schweiz

Since 1972

Representation of foreign banksMember information on regulatory and banking topicsPublications on the Swiss financial centre

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Verband Schweizerischer Antiquare und Restauratoren

Since 1973

Antique and pre-owned watchesWatchmaking workshop services

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City-Vereinigung Junge Altstadt Genossenschaft

Since 1973

Local area marketing for Winterthur’s Old TownGift cardEvents

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Schweizerischer Flachglasverband (SFV)

Since 1976

Advocacy for the flat glass industryTraining and education in the glass industryCourses and events

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Stiftung für Weiterbildung und Sozialfürsorge zugunsten des Verbandes und der Mitglieder des Metzgereipersonal-Verbandes der Schweiz

Since 1978

MembershipCollective Labour Agreement (CLA)Assistance with Tax Returns

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AM Suisse

Since 1978

Membership for Active MembersBusiness advisoryLegal advice

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Kaufmännischer Verband Zürich

Since 1979

MembershipAdvisory servicesCommunity & Events

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Stiftung für die Lauterkeit in der kommerziellen Kommunikation

Since 1981

Complaints procedure for unfair commercial communicationDecisions and case publicationsDocumentation and self-regulation principles

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A-Z Management-Dienste für Unterricht und Weiterbildung AG

Since 1982

MembershipTraining and further educationEvents and experience exchange

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The Institute of Internal Auditors Switzerland (IIA Switzerland)

Since 1982

MembershipStandardsCertifications

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Verband schweizerischer Hartsteinbrüche VSH

Since 1983

Advocacy for hard rock quarriesInformation and expertise on hard rockPromotion of hard rock extraction and supply security

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Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung SNV

Since 1984

Standards sales and subscriptions (SNV-Connect)Continuing education in standardisation (SNV Academy)Advisory services and support for standardisation

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Schweizerisch-Indische Handelskammer

Since 1986

MembershipNetworking eventsBusiness networking between Switzerland and India

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Verband Schweizerischer Vermögensverwalter (VSV)

Since 1987

MembershipLegal SupportContinuing education platform

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Professional & Trade Associations in the Canton of Zurich

501Professional & Trade AssociationsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 3, 2026

2013Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 3, 2026

501in the Canton of ZurichCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 3, 2026

2,499in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of September 3, 2026

Locations

Professional & Trade Associations in the region

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of September 3, 2026

Largest places

Zurich342 Winterthur16 Uster9 Wallisellen9 Dübendorf8 Glattbrugg6 Schlieren5

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Other industries in the Canton of Zurich

All companies in the Canton of Zurich

Management Consulting8,706 IT Consulting & Services6,517 Software Development4,793 Property Management4,791 Holding Companies4,596 Restaurants4,058 Advertising Agencies3,641 Coaching & Personal Development3,439 Fiduciary Offices3,174 Architecture Firms2,770 Facility Management & Cleaning2,683 Technical Consulting & Engineering2,663 Real Estate Project Development2,557 Real Estate Brokerage2,391 Trade Fair & Event Organizers2,322 Online Shops2,273 Wholesale - General Specialty Trade2,159 Other Service Industries1,993 Automotive & Vehicle Trade1,899 NGOs & NPOs1,862 Financial Services1,746 Auto Repair Shops1,737 Recruitment & HR Consulting1,539 Painting & Plastering1,539 Continuing Education Institutes1,527 Construction & Project Management1,507 Building Maintenance1,498 Catering1,489 Hair Salons1,459 Beauty Salons1,409 Logistics & Transport Companies1,338 Web Portals & Platform Companies1,335 Cultural & Educational Organizations1,232 Horticulture & Landscaping1,217 General Contractors1,194 Plumbing & Building Services1,146 Retail - Textiles & Clothing1,141 Film & TV Production1,127 Food Processing1,125 Taxi Companies1,098 External Asset Management1,083 Public Relations Consulting1,067 Electrical Planning & Installation1,030 Textile & Clothing Industry1,016 Retail - Food & Luxury Items999 Research & Development965 Interior Construction957 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items931

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