Artists — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 2'382 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 54.2%, with 1'636 new companies registered, and 799 companies liquidated.
- 1'636 new companies
- 799 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in German-speaking Switzerland.
Artists — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1'636 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 837 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (799), Canton of Bern (356), and Canton of Vaud (330).
Companies in artistic activities are the 45th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'636 new companies
- 2'382 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 179 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 115 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 179 new companies
- 115 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Artists in German-speaking Switzerland 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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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 2'382 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (750), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (404), and Support activities to performing arts (372).
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
750
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
404
Support activities to performing arts
372
Other artistic and literary activities
269
Freelance journalists
255
Theatre and ballet companies
175
Operation of arts facilities
157
Companies in artistic activities in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (54%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Other" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 54% Sole proprietorship
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Other
- 6% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 15 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9525 Lenggenwil
17/06/2026
5015 Erlinsbach SO
12/06/2026
Artists — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 13 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9643 Krummenau
19/06/2026
4142 Münchenstein
16/06/2026
8620 Wetzikon ZH
02/06/2026
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 68 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
19/06/2026