Book publishing — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 40 active companies in book publishing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 18.4%, with 17 new companies registered, and 26 companies liquidated.
- 17 new companies
- 26 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Book publishing in Lugano.
Book publishing — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 17 companies in book publishing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Book publishing:
Zurich (305), Geneva (107), and Lausanne (78).
Companies in book publishing are the 48th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 17 new companies
- 40 active companies
- ** year to date
Book publishing — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in book publishing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in Lugano.
- 2 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Book publishing — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Book publishing 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.)
Book publishing — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 40 companies in book publishing, most are active in
Other publishing activities (12), Book publishing (12), and Publishing of journals and periodicals (9).
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.
Book publishing
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Other publishing activities
12
Publishing of journals and periodicals
9
Publishing of newspapers
7
Companies in book publishing in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (45%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (40%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited
- 40% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Book publishing — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in book publishing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Book publishing — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 1 companies in book publishing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
27/05/2026
6962 Viganello
04/02/2025
Book publishing – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 2 companies in book publishing 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 domicile
01/05/2026