Artists — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 133 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 15.7%, with 69 new companies registered, and 51 companies liquidated.
- 69 new companies
- 51 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Artists — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 69 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 18 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Canton of Zurich (801), Canton of Bern (357), and Canton of Vaud (330).
Companies in artistic activities are the 54th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 69 new companies
- 133 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.0% contraction in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 1 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Artists in Italian-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.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 133 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (30), Other artistic and literary activities (26), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (24).
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
30
Other artistic and literary activities
26
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
24
Theatre and ballet companies
18
Support activities to performing arts
15
Operation of arts facilities
8
Companies in artistic activities in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Other" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Sole proprietorship
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Other
- 7% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6694 Prato-Sornico
26/02/2024
Artists — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6500 Bellinzona
13/07/2026
6962 Viganello
04/05/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/04/2026
6902 Lugano 2 Paradiso Caselle
04/09/2025
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 2 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 purpose
19/06/2026
Change of capital
19/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
19/05/2026