Real estate developers — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 298 active companies in real estate development. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 3.6%, with 218 new companies registered, and 229 companies liquidated.
- 218 new companies
- 229 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Real estate developers in Lugano.
Real estate developers — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 218 companies in real estate development have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -11 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Real estate developers:
Geneva (651), Zurich (447), and Lugano (298).
Companies in real estate development are the 11th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 218 new companies
- 298 active companies
- ** year to date
Real estate developers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 17 companies in real estate development were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in Lugano.
- 17 new companies
- 10 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Real estate developers — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Real estate developers in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Real estate developers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 298 companies in real estate development, most are active in
General construction of buildings (142), General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c. (61), and Development of building projects (51).
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
142
General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
61
Development of building projects
51
Building maintenance and repair work
44
Companies in real estate development in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 51% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Real estate developers — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 2 companies in real estate development have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6963 Pregassona
13/05/2026
Real estate developers — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 1 companies in real estate development have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6963 Pregassona
25/09/2025
Real estate developers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 16 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
29/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/06/2026