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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Geneva

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Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva

Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 282 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 57.5%, with 218 new companies registered, and 115 companies liquidated.

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  • 218 new companies
  • 115 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva

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

Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva

In the Canton of Geneva, 218 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 103 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 40th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.

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  • 218 new companies
  • 282 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 20 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% growth in the Canton of Geneva.

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  • 20 new companies
  • 8 liquidated companies
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Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

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

Out of the 282 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Support activities to performing arts (74), Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (69), and Other artistic and literary activities (39). 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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Support activities to performing arts
74
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists
69
Other artistic and literary activities
39
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
30
Operation of arts facilities
27
Freelance journalists
25
Theatre and ballet companies
18

Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (46%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (23%) and "Other" (22%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 46% Sole proprietorship
  • 23% Limited Liability Company
  • 22% Other
  • 9% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1204 Genève
23/07/2026
1222 Vésenaz
13/07/2026
1298 Céligny
12/05/2026
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
22/04/2026
1298 Céligny
20/03/2026
1206 Genève
11/03/2026
1204 Genève
06/02/2026

Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva

In the Canton of Geneva, 2 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1255 Veyrier
12/08/2026
1206 Genève
27/07/2026
1292 Chambésy
08/06/2026
1203 Genève
01/06/2026
1227 Carouge GE
07/05/2026
1290 Versoix
07/01/2026
1202 Genève
27/08/2025

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

In the Canton of Geneva, 9 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
Other change
28/08/2026
Change of domicile
21/08/2026
Change of status
14/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
10/08/2026
Other change
10/08/2026
31/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/07/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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