Artists — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 121 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 63.5%, with 86 new companies registered, and 39 companies liquidated.
- 86 new companies
- 39 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in Basel.
Artists — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 86 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 47 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Zurich (395), Geneva (165), and Basel (121).
Companies in artistic activities are the 30th largest group of companies in Basel.
- 86 new companies
- 121 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.7% growth in Basel.
- 10 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Artists in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 121 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (34), Support activities to performing arts (23), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (16).
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.
Artists
Nb of legal entities
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Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists
34
Support activities to performing arts
23
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
16
Operation of arts facilities
14
Other artistic and literary activities
14
Theatre and ballet companies
6
Companies in artistic activities in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (45%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Other" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Sole proprietorship
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Other
- 5% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 1 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Artists — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 1 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 3 companies in artistic activities 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 company name, Change of purpose
28/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/04/2026
Change of purpose
23/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/03/2026