Painters — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 412 active companies in painting. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 36.9%, with 355 new companies registered, and 244 companies liquidated.
- 355 new companies
- 244 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Painters — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Painters in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Painters — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 355 companies in painting have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 111 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Painters:
Canton of Zurich (1'210), Canton of Vaud (932), and Canton of Bern (866).
Companies in painting are the 26th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 355 new companies
- 412 active companies
- ** year to date
Painters — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 29 companies in painting were incorporated. In that same period, 18 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.7% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 29 new companies
- 18 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Painters — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Painters in Italian-speaking Switzerland 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.)
Painters — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 412 companies in painting, most are active in
Painting (255) and Painting and plastering equally combined (157).
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.
Painters
Nb of legal entities
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Painting and plastering equally combined
157
Companies in painting in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Limited" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Sole proprietorship
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Limited
- 4% Other
Painters — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in painting have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6826 Riva San Vitale
29/10/2026
6883 Novazzano
20/10/2026
6512 Giubiasco
14/10/2026
6826 Riva San Vitale
30/06/2026
Painters — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in painting have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6850 Mendrisio
15/10/2026
6654 Cavigliano
06/08/2026
6932 Breganzona
29/06/2026
Painters – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 19 companies in painting 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
13/11/2026
Change of company name
05/11/2026
Change of status
04/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/11/2026
Change of status
02/11/2026