Art galleries — Industry overview in the Canton of Basel City
Canton of Basel City is home to a total of 73 active companies in art trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 1.4%, with 51 new companies registered, and 50 companies liquidated.
- 51 new companies
- 50 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Art galleries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Basel City
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Art galleries in the Canton of Basel City.
Art galleries — Industry size in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 51 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:
Canton of Zurich (339), Canton of Geneva (205), and Canton of Vaud (129).
Companies in art trade are the 48th largest group of companies in the Canton of Basel City.
- 51 new companies
- 73 active companies
- ** year to date
Art galleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Basel City
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in art trade were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.9% contraction in the Canton of Basel City.
- 0 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Art galleries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Basel City
The most common company size for Art galleries in the Canton of Basel City is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
Art galleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Basel City
Out of the 73 companies in art trade, most are active in
Art trade (73).
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 the Canton of Basel City show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (47%), followed by "Limited" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 47% Limited Liability Company
- 29% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Art galleries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 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 the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 0 companies in art trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Art galleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 0 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 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
Change of status
19/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/01/2026