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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Ticino

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 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
Freelance journalists
12
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%).

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  • 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
6900 Lugano
10/02/2026
6616 Losone
26/05/2025
6900 Lugano
12/05/2025
6600 Locarno
14/03/2025
6900 Massagno
12/02/2025
6821 Rovio
20/12/2024
6952 Canobbio
30/07/2024
6949 Comano
02/07/2024
6816 Bissone
01/03/2024
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
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/04/2026
6830 Chiasso
28/01/2026
6900 Lugano
22/10/2025
6902 Lugano 2 Paradiso Caselle
04/09/2025
6802 Rivera
15/07/2025
6900 Lugano
06/03/2025
6862 Rancate
14/01/2025

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
Other change
30/06/2026
Change of purpose
19/06/2026
Change of capital
19/06/2026
Other change
28/05/2026
Other change
28/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
19/05/2026
Other change
17/04/2026
Other change
17/04/2026
Other change
17/04/2026

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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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