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Associations — Companies NA in Italian-speaking Switzerland

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Associations — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'050 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 26.7%, with 445 new companies registered, and 224 companies liquidated.

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  • 445 new companies
  • 224 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Associations — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Associations in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Associations — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 445 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 221 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations: Canton of Zurich (3'154), Canton of Geneva (2'042), and Canton of Vaud (1'602). Companies NA are the 10th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 445 new companies
  • 1'050 active companies
  • ** year to date

Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 46 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 20 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 46 new companies
  • 20 liquidated companies
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Associations — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Associations in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 100% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 0% Small (10-49 emp.)

Associations — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 1'050 companies NA, most are active in Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (510), Other interest groups (391), and Activities of religious organisations (66). 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.

Associations
Nb of legal entities
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Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
510
Other interest groups
391
Activities of religious organisations
66
Healthcare organisations
63
Youth organisations
10
Activities of political organisations
9
Monasteries and convents
1

Companies NA in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (96%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (2%) and "Sole proprietorship" (1%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 96% Other
  • 2% Limited Liability Company
  • 1% Sole proprietorship
  • 1% Limited

Associations — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6900 Lugano
26/04/2026
6900 Lugano
21/04/2026
6850 Mendrisio
15/04/2026
6900 Massagno
23/03/2026
6612 Ascona
13/03/2026
6951 Insone
06/02/2026
6827 Brusino Arsizio
06/02/2026
6900 Lugano
20/01/2026
6503 Bellinzona
16/01/2026

Associations — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6900 Lugano
13/05/2026
6874 Castel San Pietro
30/04/2026
6900 Lugano
20/03/2026
6685 Bosco/Gurin
06/03/2026
6900 Lugano
20/01/2026
6853 Ligornetto
06/01/2026

Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 34 companies NA have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
08/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/06/2026
Other change
04/06/2026
Other change
03/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/06/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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