Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Zug
Canton of Zug is home to a total of 91 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 37.9%, with 69 new companies registered, and 44 companies liquidated.
- 69 new companies
- 44 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zug
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Zug.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 69 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 25 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (799), Canton of Bern (354), and Canton of Vaud (329).
Companies in artistic activities are the 56th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zug.
- 69 new companies
- 91 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zug
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.1% contraction in the Canton of Zug.
- 5 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zug
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Zug is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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100% Micro (1-9 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zug
Out of the 91 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (27), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (17), and Support activities to performing arts (16).
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
27
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
17
Support activities to performing arts
16
Other artistic and literary activities
10
Theatre and ballet companies
8
Operation of arts facilities
3
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Zug show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (35%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited
- 10% Other
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 1 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6315 Oberägeri
04/12/2024
Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6312 Steinhausen
02/12/2025
6312 Steinhausen
16/05/2025
6331 Hünenberg
06/12/2024
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zug
In the Canton of Zug, 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 status
03/06/2026
Change of status
04/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/04/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
02/04/2026