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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Solothurn

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Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Solothurn

Canton of Solothurn is home to a total of 76 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 38.2%, with 50 new companies registered, and 29 companies liquidated.

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  • 50 new companies
  • 29 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Solothurn

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

Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Solothurn

In the Canton of Solothurn, 50 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 21 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Canton of Zurich (802), Canton of Bern (357), and Canton of Vaud (330). Companies in artistic activities are the 49th largest group of companies in the Canton of Solothurn.

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  • 50 new companies
  • 76 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Solothurn.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 4 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Solothurn

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)

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

Out of the 76 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (36), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (12), and Support activities to performing arts (9). 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
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
12
Support activities to performing arts
9
Other artistic and literary activities
6
Operation of arts facilities
5
Freelance journalists
5
Theatre and ballet companies
3

Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Solothurn show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Other" (14%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 55% Sole proprietorship
  • 25% Limited Liability Company
  • 14% Other
  • 5% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Solothurn

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4574 Nennigkofen
03/07/2026
5015 Erlinsbach SO
12/06/2026
5014 Gretzenbach
14/04/2026
4600 Olten
09/09/2025
4617 Gunzgen
06/06/2025
4622 Egerkingen
01/05/2025
4600 Olten
24/12/2024
4114 Hofstetten SO
29/11/2024
5013 Niedergösgen
01/07/2024
4500 Solothurn
20/02/2024

Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Solothurn

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4600 Olten
30/07/2026
4500 Solothurn
28/07/2026
4702 Oensingen
07/04/2026
4702 Oensingen
04/03/2026
4717 Mümliswil
08/08/2025
4600 Olten
01/07/2025
4617 Gunzgen
13/05/2025
4563 Gerlafingen
03/03/2025
2540 Grenchen
27/12/2024

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

In the Canton of Solothurn, 2 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
08/07/2026
08/07/2026
17/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/04/2026
Other change
24/04/2026

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