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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Vaud

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 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
Freelance journalists
23
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%).

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  • 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
1297 Founex
15/06/2026
1800 Vevey
03/06/2026
1832 Chamby
02/06/2026
1023 Crissier
09/04/2026
1093 La Conversion
18/03/2026
1844 Villeneuve VD
26/02/2026
1588 Cudrefin
20/02/2026
1071 Chexbres
31/01/2026
1005 Lausanne
27/01/2026

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
1426 Concise
21/07/2026
1425 Onnens VD
26/06/2026
1093 La Conversion
15/04/2026
1820 Montreux
31/03/2026
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
11/03/2026
1071 Chexbres
22/01/2026
1268 Begnins
02/10/2025
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
Other change
20/07/2026
UID change
14/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026
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

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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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