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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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
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%).
- 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
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
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
Change of purpose
26/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/04/2026