Associations — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 410 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 29.3%, with 194 new companies registered, and 101 companies liquidated.
- 194 new companies
- 101 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Associations — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Associations in Lugano.
Associations — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 194 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 93 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations:
Zurich (1'861), Geneva (1'386), and Basel (910).
Companies NA are the 8th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 194 new companies
- 410 active companies
- ** year to date
Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 13 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 16 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.7% contraction in Lugano.
- 13 new companies
- 16 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Associations — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Associations in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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100% Micro (1-9 emp.)
Associations — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 410 companies NA, most are active in
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (209), Other interest groups (144), and Healthcare organisations (29).
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
209
Other interest groups
144
Healthcare organisations
29
Activities of religious organisations
20
Activities of political organisations
3
Monasteries and convents
1
Companies NA in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (97%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (1%) and "Limited" (1%).
- Legal forms
- 97% Other
- 1% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Limited
- 0% Sole proprietorship
Associations — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6962 Viganello
02/09/2026
Associations — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 4 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6963 Pregassona
15/06/2026
Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 20 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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/09/2026
Change of purpose
28/09/2026