What Gemeinde Spreitenbach does

Gemeinde Spreitenbach is a Swiss municipal government (Einwohnergemeinde) located in the Limmattal region of Canton Aargau, serving approximately 13,500 residents with a workforce of 47 employees. The municipality provides the full statutory range of local government services: resident registration, civil registry, tax administration, planning and construction permitting, social services, family and childcare support, primary education administration, music and adult education, waste management, water supply, public safety, cultural programs, and recreational facilities (including a swimming pool, sports fields, library, and the Bruno Weber Park). Service delivery operates through a single administrative building at Bahnhofstrasse 2 combined with the SmartServicePortal, a 24/7 online e-government platform that includes eUmzug (online change of address), Meldeservice (digital damage/deficiency reporting), and an interactive Online Schulwegplan (school route planner) for parents.

The municipality's technology layer is a standard cantonal-integrated e-government platform rather than a proprietary system. The technology stack is provided through partnership with the Canton Aargau Smart Service Portal, with differentiated features focused on ease-of-use rather than deep technical innovation. Gemeinde Spreitenbach also operates two core subsidiaries: Netze Spreitenbach AG, a wholly-owned electricity distribution utility, and Forstbetrieb Heitersberg, a forestry operation.

The business model is a public-sector revenue model rather than a commercial one. Revenue is generated through (1) municipal taxes (Steuerfuss set annually by the municipal council), (2) administrative fees for permits, registrations, and official documents, and (3) intergovernmental transfers from Canton Aargau and the Swiss federal government. The go-to-market is direct-to-citizen: services are delivered in person at the municipal office during published hours, through the 24/7 SmartServicePortal, or via partner regional service centers. Customer segments are primarily residents (~13,500), with secondary segments of local businesses (permitted through the Gewerbeverzeichnis) and visitors drawn by Shoppi Tivoli, a major regional shopping center. The municipality is led by Gemeindepräsident Markus Mötteli and is a member of regional networks including Baden Regio, Limmatstadt, and Regionale 2025, and holds Energiestadt (Energy City) certification for sustainability.

Name

Gemeinde Spreitenbach

Legal name

Gemeinde Spreitenbach

Website

https://spreitenbach.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gemeinde Spreitenbach is a Swiss Einwohnergemeinde in Canton Aargau providing statutory municipal services — registration, tax, permits, education administration, social services, and infrastructure — to approximately 13,500 residents via in-person office, online SmartServicePortal, and wholly-owned electricity subsidiary Netze Spreitenbach AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Pruning & Crown Management (HSAIADAA), Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• E-government administration
• Public infrastructure management
• Local utility services
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Spreitenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: Revenue from local taxes including property tax (Steuerfuss). The municipality sets its own tax rate.
2. Administrative Fees: Fees collected for various administrative services including permits, registrations, and official documents
3. Cantonal and Federal Government Funding: Intergovernmental transfers and funding from Canton Aargau and Swiss Federal government

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gemeinde Spreitenbach is a Swiss municipal government (Einwohnergemeinde) delivering public administrative, educational, social, cultural, and infrastructure services to approximately 13,500 residents. Its offering encompasses resident registration, permits, tax collection, e-government services via a 24/7 SmartServicePortal, primary and adult education, childcare and family counseling, water and electricity distribution (through subsidiary Netze Spreitenbach AG), waste management, recreational facilities (Hallenbad, Bruno Weber Park, library, sports fields), cultural programs (Gemeindegalerie, Ortsmuseum), and regional public safety services.

Product overview

Gemeinde Spreitenbach is a municipal government (Einwohnergemeinde) in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, providing public administrative services to approximately 13,500 residents. The municipality offers a range of civic services including e-government online services (e-Services/Online-Schalter), administrative functions (residents services, planning and construction, finances, safety), cultural offerings (Gemeindegalerie art gallery), recreational facilities (swimming pool, sports fields, Bruno Weber Park), educational services (school administration, music school, adult education), family and health services (childcare, mushroom control, animal services), and infrastructure management (waste disposal, water supply, electricity via Netze Spreitenbach AG). The municipality operates under the motto 'Gemeinsam voraus' (Moving forward together) and is part of regional networks including Baden Regio and Limmatstadt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartServicePortal (Online-Schalter / e-Services) 24/7 digital e-government portal providing residents and businesses with online access to municipal administrative services including registration, permits, and official documents.
• Resident Registration and Administrative Services (Einwohnerdienste) Resident registration, change of address (eUmzug), civil status services, and related administrative functions for citizens of Spreitenbach.
• Municipal Tax Collection (Steuern) Annual municipal tax assessment and collection based on the Steuerfuss (tax rate) set by the municipal council, applicable to residents and businesses.
• Electricity Distribution (Netze Spreitenbach AG) Local electricity distribution and infrastructure services provided through the municipality's wholly-owned subsidiary Netze Spreitenbach AG.
• Water Supply (Wasserversorgung) Municipal water supply infrastructure and service delivery to residents and businesses in Spreitenbach.
• Waste Disposal Services (Entsorgung) Municipal waste management and disposal services including commercial and residential waste collection for Spreitenbach.
• Childcare Services (Kinderbetreuung) Municipal childcare (Kita) services and family counseling for residents, including a kitarechner (childcare cost calculator) tool.
• School Administration and Education Services Primary school administration, Schulsozialarbeit (school social work), music school (Musikschule Spreitenbach), and adult education (Volkshochschule Spreitenbach) for residents.
• Public Swimming Pool (Hallenbad) Municipal indoor swimming pool facility providing recreational swimming services to residents and visitors.
• Municipal Library (Gemeindebibliothek) Public lending library operated by the municipality, providing books, media, and reading programs to residents.
• Bruno Weber Park Public art park and sculpture garden featuring the surrealist works of artist Bruno Weber, operated as a municipal attraction.
• Municipal Art Gallery (Gemeindegalerie) Public art gallery hosting exhibitions and cultural programs for the community, operated by the municipality.
• Planning and Construction Services (Planung und Bau) Municipal planning, building permits, and construction oversight services for property owners and developers within Spreitenbach.
• Regional Police Services (Regionalpolizei Wettingen-Limmattal) Shared regional police services provided through partnership with Wettingen for public safety across the Limmattal region.
• Civil Registry and Burial Services (Zivilstandsamt / Bestattungsamt) Civil status documentation, marriage registration, and burial administration services for residents.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Baden RegiominorOthersRegional development association that Spreitenbach participates in, focusing on economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and regional planning in the greater Baden area.
• LimmatstadtminorOthersNetwork of municipalities in the Limmattal region (including Spreitenbach, Dietikon, Schlieren, etc.) cooperating on regional development, infrastructure, and identity initiatives.
• EnergiestadtcoreOthersEnergy city certification program in which Spreitenbach participates, committing to sustainable energy policies and climate protection measures.
• Smart Service Portal (Canton Aargau)coreTechnology or IntegrationCantonal platform for digital administrative services that Spreitenbach participates in, providing unified e-government services across Aargau municipalities.
• Regionale 2025minorOthersRegional project involving Spreitenbach and neighboring municipalities focused on strengthening regional identity and coordinated development.
• IDH SpreitenbachminorOthersLocal organization or initiative related to Spreitenbach's development, referenced in the municipality's network section.
• Regionalpolizei Wettingen-LimmattalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership municipality for regional police services. Spreitenbach partners with Wettingen for shared police services in the Limmattal region, with career opportunities posted through this partnership.
• Netze Spreitenbach AGcoreOthersMunicipal electricity company (AG = AG/PLC) that Spreitenbach owns or partners with for local electricity distribution and infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gemeinde Wettingen: Neighboring municipality in the Limmattal/Aargau region with a comparable population (~21,000) and a similar municipal service mandate. Highly comparable as a peer on scale, location, and canton.
• Gemeinde Wohlen: Canton Aargau municipality of similar size (~16,000 residents) offering the same breadth of municipal services including utilities and education — a same-canton structural peer.
• Gemeinde Schlieren: Adjacent Limmattal municipality undergoing significant urban development; comparable in offering e-government services, urban planning, and a commuter town service profile.
• Gemeinde Dietikon: Limmattal neighbor with a larger population (~28,000) but similar service mix, commuter-rail connectivity to Zurich, and industrial/commercial base. Direct geographic peer.

Regional players

• Gemeinde Killwangen: Small Canton Aargau neighbor with which Spreitenbach coordinates the Regionaler Sachplan Grenzraum Killwangen-Spreitenbach — directly tied to Spreitenbach's planning portfolio.
• Gemeinde Neuenhof: Adjacent Aargau municipality in the Limmattal region with comparable scale (~9,000 residents) and a similar small-municipality service profile.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Baden: Larger incumbent municipality within Canton Aargau and a member of the same Baden Regio regional network. Comparable mandate with greater scale and a more urban service profile.
• Stadt Zürich: Large incumbent municipal benchmark near Spreitenbach along the Limmattal corridor. Useful as a reference for advanced e-government service depth and digital infrastructure expectations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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