Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Ticino
Canton of Ticino is home to a total of 133 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.7%, with 69 new companies registered, and 50 companies liquidated.
- 69 new companies
- 50 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Ticino
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Ticino.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 69 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 19 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (800), Canton of Bern (356), and Canton of Vaud (330).
Companies in artistic activities are the 54th largest group of companies in the Canton of Ticino.
- 69 new companies
- 133 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Ticino
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.3% contraction in the Canton of Ticino.
- 1 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Ticino
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Ticino is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Ticino
Out of the 133 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (30), Other artistic and literary activities (26), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (24).
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
30
Other artistic and literary activities
26
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
24
Theatre and ballet companies
18
Support activities to performing arts
15
Operation of arts facilities
8
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Ticino show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Other" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Sole proprietorship
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Other
- 7% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6694 Prato-Sornico
26/02/2024
Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6962 Viganello
04/05/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/04/2026
6902 Lugano 2 Paradiso Caselle
04/09/2025
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 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 purpose
19/06/2026
Change of capital
19/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
19/05/2026