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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Valais

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Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Valais

Canton of Valais is home to a total of 128 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 34.7%, with 88 new companies registered, and 55 companies liquidated.

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  • 88 new companies
  • 55 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Valais

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

Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Valais

In the Canton of Valais, 88 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 33 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Canton of Zurich (804), Canton of Bern (357), and Canton of Vaud (329). Companies in artistic activities are the 53rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Valais.

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  • 88 new companies
  • 128 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 11 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% contraction in the Canton of Valais.

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  • 6 new companies
  • 11 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

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

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 1% Small (10-49 emp.)

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

Out of the 128 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (38), Support activities to performing arts (28), and Other artistic and literary activities (21). 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
38
Support activities to performing arts
28
Other artistic and literary activities
21
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
20
Operation of arts facilities
11
Theatre and ballet companies
6
Freelance journalists
4

Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Valais show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (46%), followed by "Other" (25%) and "Limited Liability Company" (23%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 46% Sole proprietorship
  • 25% Other
  • 23% Limited Liability Company
  • 5% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Valais

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3953 Leuk Stadt
06/05/2026
1996 Baar (Nendaz)
02/04/2026
3902 Glis
06/03/2026
3902 Glis
14/01/2026
1977 Icogne
12/12/2025
1907 Saxon
01/12/2025
1870 Monthey
24/10/2025
3960 Sierre
07/10/2025
3953 Leuk Stadt
01/10/2025
1920 Martigny
30/09/2025

Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Valais

In the Canton of Valais, 1 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3975 Randogne
02/11/2026
3997 Bellwald
24/07/2026
1950 Sion
19/06/2026
3963 Crans-Montana
05/05/2026
1918 La Tzoumaz
09/03/2026
1870 Monthey
09/03/2026
1921 Martigny-Croix
05/02/2026
1938 Champex-Lac
29/01/2026
1965 Drône (Savièse)
08/01/2026
1897 Bouveret
31/12/2025

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

In the Canton of Valais, 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
04/11/2026
Other change
28/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/08/2026
Other change
10/08/2026
Change of status
06/08/2026
24/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/06/2026

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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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