Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Lucern
Canton of Lucern is home to a total of 133 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 72.7%, with 88 new companies registered, and 32 companies liquidated.
- 88 new companies
- 32 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Lucern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Lucern.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 88 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 56 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 53rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Lucern.
- 88 new companies
- 133 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Lucern
Over the past 12 months, 13 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.7% growth in the Canton of Lucern.
- 13 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Lucern
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Lucern 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% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Lucern
Out of the 133 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (39), Support activities to performing arts (29), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (26).
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
39
Support activities to performing arts
29
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
26
Other artistic and literary activities
18
Operation of arts facilities
7
Theatre and ballet companies
4
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Lucern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (32%) and "Other" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 51% Sole proprietorship
- 32% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Other
- 7% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 2 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6162 Finsterwald b. Entlebuch
19/02/2026
6023 Rothenburg
13/01/2026
Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6023 Rothenburg
06/01/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/07/2025
6285 Hitzkirch
08/08/2024
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 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
Change of status
24/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of purpose, Change of legal form
01/06/2026
Change of domicile
26/05/2026