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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in Lausanne

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Artists — Industry overview in Lausanne

Lausanne is home to a total of 94 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 70.9%, with 63 new companies registered, and 24 companies liquidated.

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  • 63 new companies
  • 24 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in Lausanne

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in Lausanne.

Artists — Industry size in Lausanne

In Lausanne, 63 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 39 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Zurich (395), Geneva (165), and Basel (121). Companies in artistic activities are the 36th largest group of companies in Lausanne.

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  • 63 new companies
  • 94 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lausanne

Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.4% growth in Lausanne.

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  • 6 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Artists — Size and number of employees in Lausanne

The most common company size for Artists in Lausanne is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)

Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lausanne

Out of the 94 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Support activities to performing arts (26), Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (21), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (13). 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
26
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists
21
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
13
Other artistic and literary activities
10
Operation of arts facilities
8
Freelance journalists
8
Theatre and ballet companies
8

Companies in artistic activities in Lausanne show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (51%), followed by "Other" (31%) and "Limited Liability Company" (14%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 51% Sole proprietorship
  • 31% Other
  • 14% Limited Liability Company
  • 4% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in Lausanne

In Lausanne, 0 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1005 Lausanne
27/01/2026
1003 Lausanne
24/01/2026
1018 Lausanne
14/01/2026
1003 Lausanne
04/11/2025
1004 Lausanne
04/11/2025
1004 Lausanne
11/08/2025
1006 Lausanne
26/05/2025
1003 Lausanne
24/04/2025
1007 Lausanne
07/03/2025
1005 Lausanne
04/01/2025

Artists — Latest liquidations in Lausanne

In Lausanne, 0 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1006 Lausanne
23/07/2025
1003 Lausanne
03/10/2024
1010 Lausanne
11/09/2024
1007 Lausanne
16/01/2024
1005 Lausanne
26/10/2023
1006 Lausanne
15/02/2023
1006 Lausanne
15/02/2022
1007 Lausanne
06/07/2021

Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lausanne

In Lausanne, 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
01/06/2026
Other change
28/05/2026
Change of purpose
26/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/05/2026
Other change
29/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/04/2026
Other change
07/04/2026
Other change
25/03/2026
09/03/2026
24/02/2026

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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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