Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Basel Land
Canton of Basel Land is home to a total of 99 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 59.7%, with 80 new companies registered, and 43 companies liquidated.
- 80 new companies
- 43 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Basel Land
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Basel Land.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 80 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 37 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (804), Canton of Bern (355), and Canton of Vaud (329).
Companies in artistic activities are the 39th largest group of companies in the Canton of Basel Land.
- 80 new companies
- 99 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Basel Land
Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth in the Canton of Basel Land.
- 6 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Basel Land
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Basel Land is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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100% Micro (1-9 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Basel Land
Out of the 99 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (35), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (23), and Support activities to performing arts (13).
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
35
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
23
Support activities to performing arts
13
Other artistic and literary activities
10
Theatre and ballet companies
6
Operation of arts facilities
5
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Basel Land show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (67%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (15%) and "Other" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 67% Sole proprietorship
- 15% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Other
- 4% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 0 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4103 Bottmingen
10/06/2026
4104 Oberwil BL
06/03/2026
4102 Binningen
13/01/2026
4105 Biel-Benken BL
26/11/2025
4104 Oberwil BL
14/08/2025
4123 Allschwil
11/08/2025
4460 Gelterkinden
08/04/2025
Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4142 Münchenstein
16/06/2026
4105 Biel-Benken BL
30/12/2025
4142 Münchenstein
04/07/2025
4418 Reigoldswil
25/02/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
31/10/2024
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 0 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/03/2026