Art galleries — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 59 active companies in art trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 13.5%, with 43 new companies registered, and 36 companies liquidated.
- 43 new companies
- 36 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Art galleries — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Art galleries in Lugano.
Art galleries — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 43 companies in art trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Art galleries:
Zurich (220), Geneva (148), and Basel (70).
Companies in art trade are the 42nd largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 43 new companies
- 59 active companies
- ** year to date
Art galleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in art trade were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.7% contraction in Lugano.
- 1 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Art galleries — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Art galleries in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
Art galleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 59 companies in art trade, most are active in
Art trade (59).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Art galleries
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Companies in art trade in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (49%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (46%) and "Sole proprietorship" (5%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Limited
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 5% Sole proprietorship
Art galleries — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in art trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Art galleries — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in art trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Art galleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 2 companies in art trade have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/04/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
09/03/2026