Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the operator of a large architectural office must be entered in the commercial register under Art. 53 let. C ORC.
Decisione estratta
Yes. Given the office's size, turnover, staffing, costs, profits, and involvement as general contractor, it is run like a commercial enterprise and is subject to mandatory registration.
Motivazione estratta
A liberal profession is exempt only when it is not carried on in a commercial way. Here the office had high turnover, significant staff and payroll, substantial profits, and the architect also undertook general/total contracting obligations in his own name and account, which shows commercial organization and regular accounting needs.