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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 3'413 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 52.3%, with 2'369 new companies registered, and 1'197 companies liquidated.

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  • 2'369 new companies
  • 1'197 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, 2'369 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'172 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Canton of Zurich (800), Canton of Bern (356), and Canton of Vaud (330). Companies in artistic activities are the 46th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 2'369 new companies
  • 3'413 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 227 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 145 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 227 new companies
  • 145 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 3'413 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (1'033), Support activities to performing arts (593), 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
1'033
Support activities to performing arts
593
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
531
Other artistic and literary activities
433
Freelance journalists
336
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, 15 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8049 Zürich
22/06/2026
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
18/06/2026
8832 Wollerau
18/06/2026
6340 Baar
16/06/2026
8050 Zürich
16/06/2026
1297 Founex
15/06/2026
8706 Meilen
12/06/2026
5015 Erlinsbach SO
12/06/2026
5000 Aarau
11/06/2026

Artists — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 11 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1425 Onnens VD
26/06/2026
6233 Büron
26/06/2026
8750 Glarus
23/06/2026
4053 Basel
19/06/2026
1950 Sion
19/06/2026
9643 Krummenau
19/06/2026
8055 Zürich
17/06/2026
8889 Plons
17/06/2026
4142 Münchenstein
16/06/2026
1292 Chambésy
08/06/2026

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

In Switzerland, 80 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
03/07/2026
Other change
03/07/2026
Other change
02/07/2026
Change of purpose
02/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
02/07/2026
01/07/2026
Other change
01/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/06/2026

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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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