Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 804 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 56.4%, with 553 new companies registered, and 263 companies liquidated.
- 553 new companies
- 263 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in the Canton of Zurich.
Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 553 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 290 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (804), Canton of Bern (355), and Canton of Vaud (329).
Companies in artistic activities are the 39th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 553 new companies
- 804 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 62 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 32 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.9% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 62 new companies
- 32 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Artists in the Canton of Zurich 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.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 804 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (197), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (149), and Support activities to performing arts (144).
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
197
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
149
Support activities to performing arts
144
Freelance journalists
108
Other artistic and literary activities
81
Theatre and ballet companies
66
Operation of arts facilities
59
Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Other" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Other
- 6% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 2 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8914 Aeugstertal
14/07/2026
Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8604 Volketswil
25/08/2026
8401 Winterthur
14/08/2026
8915 Hausen am Albis
31/07/2026
8620 Wetzikon ZH
02/06/2026
8704 Herrliberg
27/05/2026
8400 Winterthur
07/05/2026
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 18 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
25/08/2026
Change of status
24/08/2026
Change of company name
21/08/2026