Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Basel City
Canton of Basel City is home to a total of 132 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 67.1%, with 95 new companies registered, and 42 companies liquidated.
- 95 new companies
- 42 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Basel City
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Basel City.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 95 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 (801), Canton of Bern (357), and Canton of Vaud (330).
Companies in artistic activities are the 28th largest group of companies in the Canton of Basel City.
- 95 new companies
- 132 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Basel City
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.3% growth in the Canton of Basel City.
- 12 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Basel City
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Basel City 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 the Canton of Basel City
Out of the 132 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (36), Support activities to performing arts (25), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (18).
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
36
Support activities to performing arts
25
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
18
Other artistic and literary activities
16
Operation of arts facilities
15
Theatre and ballet companies
7
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Basel City show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Other" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Sole proprietorship
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Other
- 5% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 2 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
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Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 0 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 the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 6 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 purpose
02/07/2026