Artists — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 165 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 55.7%, with 120 new companies registered, and 61 companies liquidated.
- 120 new companies
- 61 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in Geneva.
Artists — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 120 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 59 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Zurich (397), Geneva (165), and Basel (122).
Companies in artistic activities are the 39th largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 120 new companies
- 165 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.1% growth in Geneva.
- 10 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Artists in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 165 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Support activities to performing arts (45), Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (36), and Other artistic and literary activities (23).
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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Support activities to performing arts
45
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists
36
Other artistic and literary activities
23
Operation of arts facilities
20
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
19
Theatre and ballet companies
11
Companies in artistic activities in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (42%), followed by "Other" (25%) and "Limited Liability Company" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Sole proprietorship
- 25% Other
- 24% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Les Acacias
16/01/2026
1227 Les Acacias
22/12/2025
Artists — Latest liquidations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Les Acacias
24/02/2025
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 4 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
21/05/2026