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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Aargau

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Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Aargau

Canton of Aargau is home to a total of 175 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 43.4%, with 116 new companies registered, and 63 companies liquidated.

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  • 116 new companies
  • 63 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Aargau

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Aargau.

Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Aargau

In the Canton of Aargau, 116 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 53 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Canton of Zurich (800), Canton of Bern (356), and Canton of Vaud (330). Companies in artistic activities are the 53rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Aargau.

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  • 116 new companies
  • 175 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Aargau

Over the past 12 months, 16 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.8% growth in the Canton of Aargau.

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  • 16 new companies
  • 8 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Aargau

The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Aargau is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 1% Small (10-49 emp.)

Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Aargau

Out of the 175 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (65), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (30), and Freelance journalists (22). 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
65
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
30
Freelance journalists
22
Other artistic and literary activities
22
Support activities to performing arts
16
Theatre and ballet companies
11
Operation of arts facilities
9

Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Aargau show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (58%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Other" (7%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 58% Sole proprietorship
  • 30% Limited Liability Company
  • 7% Other
  • 5% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Aargau

In the Canton of Aargau, 1 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5000 Aarau
11/06/2026
5637 Beinwil (Freiamt)
27/05/2026
5035 Unterentfelden
20/04/2026
5408 Ennetbaden
23/03/2026
8956 Killwangen
19/03/2026
4800 Zofingen
03/03/2026
4665 Oftringen
19/02/2026
5023 Biberstein
11/02/2026
5036 Oberentfelden
20/01/2026
5000 Aarau
08/01/2026

Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Aargau

In the Canton of Aargau, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4853 Murgenthal
01/06/2026
4310 Rheinfelden
20/02/2026
5727 Oberkulm
30/01/2026
5728 Gontenschwil
08/01/2026
5000 Aarau
08/01/2026
5200 Brugg AG
18/11/2025
5643 Sins
31/10/2025
4813 Uerkheim
28/10/2025
5605 Dottikon
27/06/2025
5442 Fislisbach
14/05/2025

Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Aargau

In the Canton of Aargau, 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
30/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/06/2026
09/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/05/2026
Other change
08/05/2026
Other change
09/04/2026
UID change
30/03/2026

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