Art galleries — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 70 active companies in art trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 1.4%, with 49 new companies registered, and 48 companies liquidated.
- 49 new companies
- 48 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Art galleries — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Art galleries in Basel.
Art galleries — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 49 companies in art trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Art galleries:
Zurich (216), Geneva (145), and Basel (70).
Companies in art trade are the 48th largest group of companies in Basel.
- 49 new companies
- 70 active companies
- ** year to date
Art galleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in art trade were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.7% contraction in Basel.
- 0 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Art galleries — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Art galleries in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
Art galleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 70 companies in art trade, most are active in
Art trade (70).
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.
Art galleries
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Companies in art trade in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Limited" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Limited Liability Company
- 30% Limited
- 17% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Art galleries — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in art trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Art galleries — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in art trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
20/07/2026
Art galleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 2 companies in art trade 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
16/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of status, Change of domicile
25/03/2026