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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in Geneva

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 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
Freelance journalists
11
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%).

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  • 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
1206 Genève
11/03/2026
1204 Genève
06/02/2026
1207 Genève
26/01/2026
1227 Les Acacias
16/01/2026
1205 Genève
14/01/2026
1227 Les Acacias
22/12/2025
1205 Genève
19/09/2025
1201 Genève
16/09/2025
1207 Genève
18/08/2025

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
1203 Genève
01/06/2026
1202 Genève
27/08/2025
1227 Les Acacias
24/02/2025
1207 Genève
14/10/2024
1204 Genève
15/07/2024
1205 Genève
04/07/2024
1202 Genève
23/05/2024

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
Other change
03/07/2026
Other change
26/06/2026
Other change
16/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Other change
02/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
21/05/2026
Other change
11/05/2026

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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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