Real estate developers — Industry overview in the Canton of Ticino
Canton of Ticino is home to a total of 1'157 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 7.8%, with 859 new companies registered, and 775 companies liquidated.
- 859 new companies
- 775 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Ticino
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in the Canton of Ticino.
Real estate developers — Industry size in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 859 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 84 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers:
Canton of Zurich (2'046), Canton of Vaud (2'025), and Canton of Geneva (1'546).
Companies in real estate development are the 8th largest group of companies in the Canton of Ticino.
- 859 new companies
- 1'157 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Ticino
Over the past 12 months, 69 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 63 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.5% growth in the Canton of Ticino.
- 69 new companies
- 63 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Ticino
The most common company size for Real estate developers in the Canton of Ticino is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Real estate developers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Ticino
Out of the 1'157 companies in real estate development, most are active in
General construction of buildings (527), General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c. (296), and Building maintenance and repair work (223).
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.
Real estate developers
Nb of legal entities
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General construction of buildings
527
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
296
Building maintenance and repair work
223
Development of building projects
110
General contractor work in building construction
1
Companies in real estate development in the Canton of Ticino show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 4 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6988 Ponte Tresa
06/11/2026
6834 Morbio Inferiore
03/11/2026
6853 Ligornetto
30/10/2026
6826 Riva San Vitale
17/09/2026
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 5 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6977 Ruvigliana
29/10/2026
6834 Morbio Inferiore
21/09/2026
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 48 companies in real estate development 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
13/11/2026
Change of status
12/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
09/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/11/2026