Communication agencies — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 142 active companies in communication. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 100.0%, with 131 new companies registered, and 60 companies liquidated.
- 131 new companies
- 60 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Communication agencies in Lugano.
Communication agencies — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 131 companies in communication have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 71 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Communication agencies:
Zurich (894), Geneva (274), and Basel (207).
Companies in communication are the 20th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 131 new companies
- 142 active companies
- ** year to date
Communication agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 16 companies in communication were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 9.2% growth in Lugano.
- 16 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Communication agencies — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Communication agencies in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
Communication agencies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 142 companies in communication, most are active in
Advertising agencies (142).
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.
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Companies in communication in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Limited" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 30% Limited
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Communication agencies — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in communication have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6962 Viganello
10/03/2026
Communication agencies — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in communication have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6962 Viganello
22/08/2025
Communication agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 4 companies in communication 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 status
23/04/2026
Change of company name
23/04/2026
Change of status
14/04/2026