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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Size distribution
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99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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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
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%).
- 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
3953 Leuk Stadt
01/10/2025
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
3963 Crans-Montana
05/05/2026
1918 La Tzoumaz
09/03/2026
1921 Martigny-Croix
05/02/2026
1938 Champex-Lac
29/01/2026
1965 Drône (Savièse)
08/01/2026
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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/08/2026
Change of status
06/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/06/2026