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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in St. Gallen

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Artists — Industry overview in St. Gallen

St. Gallen is home to a total of 44 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 69.2%, with 29 new companies registered, and 11 companies liquidated.

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  • 29 new companies
  • 11 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in St. Gallen

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in St. Gallen.

Artists — Industry size in St. Gallen

In St. Gallen, 29 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: Zurich (395), Geneva (165), and Basel (121). Companies in artistic activities are the 38th largest group of companies in St. Gallen.

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  • 29 new companies
  • 44 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in St. Gallen

Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.3% contraction in St. Gallen.

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

Artists — Size and number of employees in St. Gallen

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 5% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 5% Small (10-49 emp.)

Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in St. Gallen

Out of the 44 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (11), Support activities to performing arts (8), and Freelance journalists (6). 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
11
Support activities to performing arts
8
Freelance journalists
6
Other artistic and literary activities
6
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
6
Operation of arts facilities
4
Theatre and ballet companies
3

Companies in artistic activities in St. Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Other" (16%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 43% Sole proprietorship
  • 30% Limited Liability Company
  • 16% Other
  • 11% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in St. Gallen

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9000 St. Gallen
11/03/2026
9015 St. Gallen
23/07/2025
9000 St. Gallen
11/06/2025
9000 St. Gallen
14/10/2024
9015 St. Gallen
01/06/2024
9000 St. Gallen
17/01/2024
9000 St. Gallen
18/08/2023
9015 St. Gallen
20/03/2023
9008 St. Gallen
12/01/2023
9000 St. Gallen
25/10/2022

Artists — Latest liquidations in St. Gallen

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9008 St. Gallen
17/04/2026
9000 St. Gallen
07/04/2026
9012 St. Gallen
08/09/2025
9008 St. Gallen
15/02/2024
9011 St. Gallen
11/09/2023
9000 St. Gallen
01/04/2021
9008 St. Gallen
27/04/2020
9001 St. Gallen
14/12/2018

Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in St. Gallen

In St. Gallen, 1 company in artistic activities has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
18/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/05/2026
Other change
30/04/2026
17/04/2026
Change of purpose
29/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/12/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/12/2025

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