German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 2'392 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 55.0%, with 1'667 new companies registered, and 818 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1'667 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 849 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 46th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 184 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 113 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth 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.
Out of the 2'392 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 (378). 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.
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%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 8 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 11 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 45 companies in artistic activities have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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