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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in Switzerland

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Artists — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 3'422 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 53.0%, with 2'390 new companies registered, and 1'205 companies liquidated.

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  • 2'390 new companies
  • 1'205 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

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

Artists — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 2'390 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'185 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 46th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 2'390 new companies
  • 3'422 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 248 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 153 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.9% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 248 new companies
  • 153 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Artists — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Artists in Switzerland 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.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

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

Out of the 3'422 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (1'036), Support activities to performing arts (598), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (531). 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
1'036
Support activities to performing arts
598
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
531
Other artistic and literary activities
435
Freelance journalists
335
Theatre and ballet companies
246
Operation of arts facilities
241

Companies in artistic activities in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (53%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Other" (15%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 53% Sole proprietorship
  • 27% Limited Liability Company
  • 15% Other
  • 6% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 14 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3098 Köniz
21/07/2026
5420 Ehrendingen
20/07/2026
8424 Embrach
16/07/2026
2942 Alle
15/07/2026
6037 Root
10/07/2026
8002 Zürich
09/07/2026
4051 Basel
08/07/2026
4574 Nennigkofen
03/07/2026

Artists — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 7 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1206 Genève
27/07/2026
3997 Bellwald
24/07/2026
1426 Concise
21/07/2026
8005 Zürich
15/07/2026
8055 Zürich
14/07/2026
6500 Bellinzona
13/07/2026
9011 St. Gallen
07/07/2026
1425 Onnens VD
26/06/2026
6233 Büron
26/06/2026
8750 Glarus
23/06/2026

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

In Switzerland, 57 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
24/07/2026
Change of purpose
24/07/2026
Change of status
24/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/07/2026
24/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/07/2026
23/07/2026

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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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