Real estate developers — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'156 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 7.8%, with 839 new companies registered, and 755 companies liquidated.
- 839 new companies
- 755 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Real estate developers — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 839 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 Vaud (2'022), Canton of Zurich (2'004), and Canton of Geneva (1'549).
Companies in real estate development are the 8th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 839 new companies
- 1'156 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 68 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 54 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 68 new companies
- 54 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Real estate developers in Italian-speaking Switzerland 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 Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'156 companies in real estate development, most are active in
General construction of buildings (528), General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c. (294), and Building maintenance and repair work (222).
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
528
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
294
Building maintenance and repair work
222
Development of building projects
111
General contractor work in building construction
1
Companies in real estate development in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6826 Riva San Vitale
14/07/2026
6500 Bellinzona
25/06/2026
6805 Mezzovico
15/06/2026
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6694 Prato-Sornico
03/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
30/06/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
12/06/2026
6850 Mendrisio
08/06/2026
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 42 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 status
31/07/2026
Change of status
31/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
31/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/07/2026
Change of purpose
30/07/2026
Change of status
29/07/2026