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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 20 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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
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%).
- 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
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
22/04/2026
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
1227 Carouge GE
07/05/2026
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
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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/07/2026