Artists — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 902 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 54.7%, with 669 new companies registered, and 350 companies liquidated.
- 669 new companies
- 350 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in French-speaking Switzerland.
Artists — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 669 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 319 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (802), Canton of Bern (357), and Canton of Vaud (330).
Companies in artistic activities are the 47th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 669 new companies
- 902 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 59 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 37 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 59 new companies
- 37 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Artists in French-speaking Switzerland 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 French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 902 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (251), Support activities to performing arts (209), and Other artistic and literary activities (139).
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
251
Support activities to performing arts
209
Other artistic and literary activities
139
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
104
Operation of arts facilities
77
Theatre and ballet companies
55
Companies in artistic activities in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Other" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 51% Sole proprietorship
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Other
- 6% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
18/06/2026
2950 Courgenay
18/05/2026
Artists — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2852 Courtételle
03/08/2026
1425 Onnens VD
26/06/2026
1227 Carouge GE
07/05/2026
3963 Crans-Montana
05/05/2026
1093 La Conversion
15/04/2026
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 23 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
05/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/07/2026