Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 330 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 61.0%, with 237 new companies registered, and 112 companies liquidated.
- 237 new companies
- 112 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Vaud.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 237 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 125 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (801), Canton of Bern (357), and Canton of Vaud (330).
Companies in artistic activities are the 47th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 237 new companies
- 330 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 26 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 26 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Vaud 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.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 330 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (93), Support activities to performing arts (76), and Other artistic and literary activities (53).
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
93
Support activities to performing arts
76
Other artistic and literary activities
53
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
39
Operation of arts facilities
24
Theatre and ballet companies
22
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (53%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Other" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 53% Sole proprietorship
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Other
- 5% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1020 Renens VD
04/05/2026
1093 La Conversion
18/03/2026
1844 Villeneuve VD
26/02/2026
Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 2 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1425 Onnens VD
26/06/2026
1093 La Conversion
15/04/2026
1323 Romainmôtier
20/03/2026
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
11/03/2026
1526 Forel-sur-Lucens
19/09/2025
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 13 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 company name, Change of purpose, Change of legal form
20/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
02/07/2026