Public institution
in Switzerland

120 companies in Public institution in the Swiss commercial register, indexed across 13 canton and 3 town pages.

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Association STOP SUICIDE

Les Acacias · Since 2001 · 21–50 empl.4.6(43)

Association STOP SUICIDE is an association dedicated to preventing suicide among young people in French-speaking Switzerland. It raises awareness, provides prevention workshops for young people and training for professionals, and supports responsible media coverage of suicide.

Public institutionYouth suicide prevention workshopsAwareness module for youth mentorsAwareness training for professionals

Verkehrssicherheitszentrum Obwalden/Nidwalden (VSZ)

Stans · Since 2012 · 21–50 empl.4.2(47)

The company is responsible for road safety in the cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. It offers various services, including the issuance of driver's licenses, the conduct of driving tests, the granting of special permits for road traffic and shipping, as well as the processing of applications for parking cards and the collection of traffic taxes. The company serves as a road safety center and is responsible for implementing the legal provisions in the areas of road traffic and shipping.

Public institutionDriving licence tests and learner permitsVehicle inspections and vehicle registrationControl plates and plate services

Stiftung Opferhilfe

St. Gallen · Since 1978 · 11–20 empl.4.2(23)

The company's core activity is victim support, particularly counseling and financial assistance to victims of crime. The company also provides information materials and downloads, and facilitates important contacts. It is a joint offer of the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden.

Public institutionVictim counselling serviceFinancial victim assistanceVictim assistance information and referral counselling

Landwirtschaftliche Kreditgenossenschaft des Kantons St.Gallen (LKG)

St. Gallen · Since 1933 · 11–20 empl.

Landwirtschaftliche Kreditgenossenschaft des Kantons St.Gallen (LKG) provides investment credits, grants, start-up assistance and operating aids for agricultural holdings. The LKG publishes information sheets and application forms and administers the granting of contributions and investment loans.

Public institutionInvestment support and start-up aidsOperational support

Landwirtschaftliche Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft des Kantons St.Gallen

St. Gallen · Since 1941 · 11–20 empl.

Landwirtschaftliche Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft des Kantons St.Gallen provides surety support and financial guarantees for agricultural businesses within the canton’s economic and administrative framework. It is part of the cantonal support structure for agriculture and related financing matters.

Public institutionGuarantees for agricultural loansApplication form for a guarantee

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung

Bern · Since 1952 · 51–100 empl.

The company's core activity is the implementation of evaluation procedures and the promotion of research. The company appears to be a public or semi-public institution that deals with the evaluation and support of research projects. The head office is responsible for organizing and conducting these evaluation procedures, while the research council and evaluation bodies are responsible for the strategic direction and quality assurance of research funding.

Public institutionResearch fundingKar funding for researchers in early career stagesProject funding

Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum

Bern · Since 1996 · 101–500 empl.

The Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum (IGE) is a service company specializing in the protection and management of intellectual property. The company's core activities include: * Research and consulting in the field of patents, trademarks, and designs * Filing and management of patents, trademarks, and designs * Conducting research and analysis in the field of intellectual property * Offering courses and training in the field of intellectual property (IP Academy) * Publishing specialized publications and brochures on intellectual property * Providing online services and databases for searching and managing intellectual property The company supports businesses, inventors, and creatives in developing and managing their intellectual property rights, offering innovative and user-oriented services.

Public institutionTrademark application in SwitzerlandPatent application in SwitzerlandDesign application in Switzerland

Office de la Circulation et de la Navigation

Fribourg · Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.

Office de la Circulation et de la Navigation is the public authority responsible for the admission of people and vehicles to road traffic and navigation. It handles driving licences and vehicle registrations, inspects vehicles and boats, collects related taxes, and works to promote traffic safety.

Public institutionWater sports events and navigation-related permits

Swissmedic, Schweizerisches Heilmittelinstitut

Bern · Since 2002 · 101–500 empl.

The company's core activity is the regulation and supervision of medicinal products, in particular medicines, blood products and medical devices, from research and development to market surveillance and control. This includes the granting of operating and special permits, the monitoring of clinical trials, market surveillance and pharmacovigilance, as well as the control of narcotics and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products.

Public institutionAuthorisation of human medicinesAuthorisations and clinical trials with human medicinesMarket surveillance of human medicines

GIS Verbund Thurgau

Frauenfeld · Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

GIS Verbund Thurgau is a coordination platform for implementing the cantonal Geoinformation Act and supporting cooperation in the field of geoinformation. The association develops geodata models and data capture guidelines, facilitates data exchange, and provides its members with advice and technical data checks.

Public institutionCoordination platform for geoinformationFree advisory service in the geo sectorGeodata models and capture guidelines

Associazione interprofessionale di controllo (AIC)

Bellinzona · Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of AIC (Associazione Interprofessionale di Controllo) is to conduct checks to ensure that foreign workers employed in Switzerland under the free movement of persons comply with the legal provisions and collective agreements regarding working conditions.

Public institutionChecks of workers and foreign companies in TicinoVerification of compliance with the LDist and collective labour agreementsDocumentation and forms for posting to Switzerland

Association pour le dépistage du cancer BEJUNE

Delémont · Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

Association pour le dépistage du cancer BEJUNE coordinates and manages systematic screening programs for breast and colon cancer. It operates on mandates from the cantons of Jura, Neuchâtel and Bern (Jura bernois), handling invitations, logistics, result follow-up and data management while working with healthcare professionals.

Public institutionBreast cancer screening programmeColorectal cancer screening programmeCoordination of cantonal screening programmes

Fondation pour l'accueil de jour des enfants

Lausanne · Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the subsidization and coordination of networks for the daily care of children in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. This includes supporting structures for the collective care of children, such as kindergartens and day-care mothers, as well as coordinating offers for child care. The company receives contributions for this purpose from various partners, including the canton of Vaud, municipalities, companies and the Loterie Romande.

Public institutionSubsidising day-care networksCoordination of the Vaud day-care systemRecognition and support of networks

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Zug

Zug · Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Zug is the independent audit body for financial supervision and assists the cantonal parliament with oversight of the public budget as well as the government with financial supervision. It audits the canton’s entire financial management, including annual financial statements and separate fund accounts, reviews internal control systems, checks project and credit accounting and the settlement of performance and subsidy agreements, and accepts audit mandates for third parties.

Public institutionFinancial supervision and auditAudit of the internal control systemAuditing of billing for service and subsidy agreements

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Thurgau

Frauenfeld Kant. Verwaltung · Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the exercise of financial supervision and control as the supreme financial supervisory authority of the canton of Thurgau, including the monitoring and auditing of finances, the granting of tax exemptions, and the advising of government, administration, and courts on financial matters.

Public institutionFinancial supervision and auditAnnual review of tax-exempt institutionsPublications and activity reports

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons St.Gallen

St. Gallen · Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons St.Gallen is the canton’s audit office and examines the accounts of the canton, its administrative departments and certain cantonal public-law institutions. It assesses legality, regularity, economy and efficiency, serves as the secretariat to the finance commission and can accept external audit mandates for institutions receiving public funds or with cantonal representation.

Public institutionFinancial supervisionSecretariat of the Finance CommissionAudit mandates for additional institutions

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Uri

Altdorf Ur · Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the public administration and service for the canton of Uri, including economic promotion, cultural promotion, sports promotion, transport, security services, legal affairs and digital basic supply.

Public institutionFinancial supervisionFinancial statistics

Finanzkontrolle der Stadt St.Gallen

St. Gallen · Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

Finanzkontrolle der Stadt St.Gallen is the city’s specialist financial oversight body. It supports the City Parliament’s Audit Committee and the City Council in supervising the municipal administration, audits the city’s finances, conducts process-oriented and special audits, and advises on accounting and financial administration.

Public institutionFinancial oversightAdvisory on financial reporting and accounting organizationAudit office mandates

Finanzkontrolle der Stadt Winterthur

Winterthur · Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

Finanzkontrolle der Stadt Winterthur audits the municipal accounts, the use of public funds, investment credit statements and the city administration’s internal control system. It supports the city parliament and city council in their oversight and reports audit findings and recommended measures to them.

Public institutionFinancial supervision and auditWhistleblowingActivity reports

Finanzkontrolle von Kanton und Stadt Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen · Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is financial control for the canton and the city, including monitoring and managing finances, conducting audits and providing statistics and information.

Public institutionFinancial oversight and audit of the public administrationAudit of public financial management

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Bern

Bern · Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Bern independently audits the budgetary and accounting management of the authorities, administration and institutions of the Canton of Bern. It works under the Cantonal Financial Control Act and recognised auditing principles, and can investigate reported irregularities on behalf of the reporting office.

Public institutionFinancial supervision and auditsWhistleblowing reporting officeAudit reports and publications

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Graubünden

Chur · Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Graubünden is the independent specialist body responsible for the canton’s financial oversight. It examines the regularity, legality, economy, appropriateness, thrift and effectiveness of financial management, and supports the Cantonal Parliament, the government and other cantonal bodies in their oversight responsibilities.

Public institutionFinancial control

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Luzern

Lucerne · Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is financial control, in particular the examination of invoices for their arithmetic accuracy and compliance with supporting documents, as well as the conduct of effectiveness audits and the monitoring of the finances of the Canton of Lucerne.

Public institutionFinancial supervision and auditsFinancial statement auditAudit of internal control systems

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Basel-Stadt

Basel · Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Basel-Stadt is the canton’s independent financial oversight body. It audits the canton’s finances, accounts and internal control systems, and supports the Grand Council and Executive Council in their oversight duties.

Public institutionFinancial supervision and auditsReview of internal control systemsSystem, project and effectiveness audits

Sozialversicherungsanstalt des Kantons Basel-Landschaft

Binningen · Since 2008 · 101–500 empl.

Sozialversicherungsanstalt des Kantons Basel-Landschaft is the cantonal social insurance centre. It includes the disability insurance office and the old-age and survivors’ insurance and family compensation funds, and administers contributions and benefits including AHV/IV/EO, supplementary benefits, family allowances and individual health insurance premium reductions.

Public institutionAHV/IV/EO contributionsAHV benefitsAI benefits and integration measures

Schweizer Weinhandelskontrolle

Dübendorf · Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.

Schweizer Weinhandelskontrolle is responsible for checking compliance with legal requirements in the wine trade, particularly those affecting product declarations. It inspects businesses that place wine on the market and examines their records and wine designations to help protect geographical indications and product authenticity.

Public institutionInspection of the wine tradeInventory and volume sales reportingBusiness account and online service desk

Familienausgleichskasse PANVICA (FAK)

Münchenbuchsee · Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

Familienausgleichskasse PANVICA (FAK) operates a nationwide family compensation fund in accordance with federal law. It administers child and education allowances for employees, self‑employed persons and non‑employed persons, with cantonally varying rates (minimum CHF 215 and CHF 268 per month). Registration is typically handled by the employer, for example via the online platform Connect.

Public institutionFamily compensation fundFamily allowances

Arbeitsmarktkontrolle Bern (AMKBE)

Bern · Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Arbeitsmarktkontrolle Bern (AMKBE) conducts inspections to check compliance with labour market regulations. It examines working conditions and collective labour agreements, implements accompanying measures for wage protection and combats illegal employment.

Public institutionLabour market inspections in the canton of BernReceipt and handling of reports on undeclared workMonitoring compliance with collective agreements

Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI

Brugg Ag · Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI is the federal supervisory authority for the nuclear safety and security of Switzerland’s nuclear facilities. It oversees nuclear power plants, interim storage facilities and nuclear research facilities, and is also responsible for radiation protection, transports of radioactive materials and matters relating to geological repositories.

Public institutionSupervision of nuclear installationsNuclear safety and securityRegulatory oversight and guidelines

Vedeggio Servizi SA

Bioggio · Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Vedeggio Servizi SA coordinates maintenance of public spaces for the municipalities of Agno, Bioggio and Manno. Its work includes caring for green areas, cleaning and maintaining roads, parking areas and paths, maintaining playgrounds and signage, and providing winter services.

Administrative servicesMaintenance of public spacesMaintenance of signage and technical municipal supportWinter service and urgent interventions

Service cantonal des automobiles et de la navigation SCAN

Boudevilliers · Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.3.5(292)

The company SCAN (Service cantonal des automobiles et de la navigation) is an autonomous public law establishment of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel. The core activity of the company consists in providing services related to vehicles and navigation, including the issuance of vehicle documents, the performance of vehicle inspections and the provision of information and services in the field of transport and mobility.

Public institutionDriver licence for car, motorcycle, scooter and other categoriesVehicle registration and registration certificateVehicle expertise and technical inspection

Selbstregulierungsorganisation des Schweizerischen Versicherungsverbandes (SRO-SVV)

Zurich · Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the exercise of supervisory and regulatory tasks, particularly in the areas of money laundering and financial market regulation. The company serves as a central point of contact for administrative and regulatory tasks and conducts audits and investigations. It also establishes rules and publishes publications and communications as part of its supervisory and regulatory tasks.

Public institutionSupervision of compliance with anti-money-laundering regulationsRuleset and interpretative aidsControl, audit and sanctions procedures

Autorité de surveillance LPP et des fondations de Suisse occidentale

Lausanne · Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

Autorité de surveillance LPP et des fondations de Suisse occidentale supervises occupational pension institutions and traditional foundations. It monitors compliance with legal requirements and the use of assets for their intended purposes.

Public institutionSupervision of pension institutionsSupervision of classic foundationsProcessing annual accounts

Autorité cantonale de surveillance des fondations et des institutions de prévoyance

Geneva · Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.

Autorité cantonale de surveillance des fondations et des institutions de prévoyance is the cantonal supervisory authority for private-law foundations, pension institutions and institutions serving occupational pension provision. It monitors compliance with legal and institutional rules and checks that supervised entities use their assets in accordance with their purpose.

Public institutionSupervision of classical foundationsSupervision of pension institutionsManagement of the register of supervised pension institutions

BVG- und Stiftungsaufsicht beider Basel (BSABB)

Basel · Since 2014 · 11–20 empl.

BVG- und Stiftungsaufsicht beider Basel (BSABB) is the joint cantonal supervisory authority for occupational pension institutions and conventional foundations. Its duties include reviewing their legal documentation and annual reports, as well as checking that foundations use their assets for their stated purposes.

Public institutionSupervision of pension institutionsSupervision of classic foundationsElectronic submission of documents

association Espace proches

Lausanne · Since 2014 · 11–20 empl.4.7(3)

The core activity of Espace Proches is to support and advise individuals who care for or support relatives (so-called "proches aidants"). To this end, the company offers a free hotline, individual counseling sessions, and other services to support and relieve these individuals in their role.

Public institutionFree cantonal hotlinePersonalised individual sessionsAdvice and guidance for professionals

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Schwyz

Rickenbach B. Schwyz · Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Schwyz is the independent body responsible for financial oversight in the canton. It audits the finances of cantonal administrative units and public-law institutions, reviews compliance with legal requirements, internal controls and processes, and conducts efficiency and effectiveness audits. It also reviews disclosure requirements for party and campaign financing.

Public institutionFinancial Oversight and AuditsPolitical Finance ControlSecretariat of the State Economic Commission

Observatoire valaisan de la santé (OVS)

Sion · Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the collection, analysis and provision of data and information in the field of health and the healthcare system in Switzerland. This includes monitoring health conditions, researching diseases, evaluating the quality of care and analyzing the financing of the healthcare system. The company appears to be a kind of health observatory or institute that collects, evaluates and publishes data and information to improve health and the healthcare system in Switzerland.

Public institutionHealth statistics and data reportingHealth indicators and dashboardsPublications and analysis reports

Stiftung zur Förderung des Schweizerischen Gemeindeverbandes

Bern · Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung zur Förderung des Schweizerischen Gemeindeverbandes supports projects that strengthen municipalities and promote the functions, objectives and public role of municipalities as well as the Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband as their institutional representative. The foundation's board decides on the allocation of grants based on submitted applications.

Public institutionFunding for municipal projects

Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband

Bern · Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.

Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband represents the shared interests of Swiss municipalities to the federal authorities and advocates for their autonomy and capacity to act. It informs municipalities about policy developments and good practice, and offers opportunities for exchange and professional development.

Public institutionPolitical advocacy for municipalitiesInformation and expert communication for municipalitiesMembership in the Schweizerischer Gemeindeverband

Organisation Cantonale Valaisanne des Secours (OCVS)

Sierre · Since 2018 · 101–500 empl.

Organisation Cantonale Valaisanne des Secours (OCVS) is responsible for planning and implementing prehospital emergency services in Valais. It operates the 144 emergency call centre, coordinates rescue resources, monitors service quality and informs the public about access to emergency care.

Public institutionEmergency Dispatch Centre 144Ambulance Rescue ServiceMobile Emergency Physician Service (SMUR)

eGovernment St.Gallen digital.

St. Gallen · Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

eGovernment St.Gallen digital. is a public-law institution that coordinates and develops e-government cooperation between the canton and its municipalities. It promotes shared digital administrative processes and services and works on projects such as electronic change-of-address services, e-voting and digital building permit applications.

Public institutionE-government servicesProject, operations and service platforms for specialist administrative applicationsE-move

Prestation révision de la Cour des comptes

Geneva · Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.4.7(6)

Prestation révision de la Cour des comptes ensures the audit of the individual and consolidated accounts of the State of Geneva. The Cour des comptes carries out independent audits of the state accounts.

Public institutionIndependent and autonomous oversightCompliance and legality auditsFinancial audits

ORGANISME DE SURVEILLANCE DES INSTITUTS FINANCIERS OSIF

Geneva · Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

ORGANISME DE SURVEILLANCE DES INSTITUTS FINANCIERS OSIF is a supervisory organisation authorised by FINMA for portfolio managers and trustees. It carries out their prudential supervision and assists them with affiliation and FINMA authorisation applications.

Public institutionOversight of wealth managers and trusteesAffiliation with OSIFSupport with FINMA authorization

Comunità familiare

Lugano · Since 1971 · 11–20 empl.4.3(10)

The company's core activity is the provision of social and health services, particularly in the following areas: * Consulting and support for families and individuals (Consultorio familiare) * Treatment and support for people with addiction disorders (Servizio per le dipendenze da sostanze) * Care and support for children and adolescents (Gruppo Infanzia and Gruppo Colonie) * Operation of holiday homes and apartments (Case Vacanza) * Operation of facilities for people with special needs (CEM Foyer Casa di Pictor) Thus, the company offers a wide range of social and health services tailored to the needs of families, individuals, and communities.

Public institutionFamily counsellingSubstance addiction serviceCEM foyer Casa di Pictor

Registre neuchâtelois et jurassien des tumeurs

Neuchâtel · Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

Registre neuchâtelois et jurassien des tumeurs is the inter-cantonal cancer registry for the populations of the cantons of Neuchâtel and Jura. It records tumour cases and produces anonymised statistics to monitor cancer epidemiologically and assess prevention and screening programmes.

Public institutionTumour registrationEpidemiological cancer surveillanceTumour notification

Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)

Bellinzona · Since 2019 · 21–50 empl.3.2(14)

The company Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) is a healthcare provider that offers a range of activities in the field of medical care. The company's core activities include: Hospital care: EOC operates a number of hospitals and medical facilities where patients are treated on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Medical research: The company conducts research activities in various medical fields, such as oncology, cardiology, and neurology. Medical education: EOC offers training programs for medical students, doctors, and other medical professionals. Laboratory and diagnostic services: The company provides laboratory and diagnostic services, such as blood tests, X-ray examinations, and other medical examinations. Emergency care: EOC provides emergency care services, including an emergency ambulance and an emergency department. Overall, the company's core activity is the provision of medical services and research in the field of healthcare.

HospitalMultisite hospital careClinical specialtiesClinical support services

HIS Schweiz

Bern · Since 2025 · 11–20 empl.

HIS Schweiz is the competence center for digital transformation in criminal justice. It supports the Confederation, cantons and authorities in digitalization and standardization, and provides consulting, support, projects and services.

IT service providerConsulting and Project SupportStudies and ConceptsDigital Community and Expert Groups

RWO Regions- und Wirtschaftszentrum Oberwallis AG

Naters · Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.3.8(6)

RWO Regions- und Wirtschaftszentrum Oberwallis AG supports the development of the Oberwallis region by bringing together regional interests, supporting innovation and initiating cooperation. Its services include project management, financial assistance, advisory services and management assignments.

Public institutionRegional developmentProject managementFinancial support