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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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%).
- 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
5420 Ehrendingen
20/07/2026
8914 Aeugstertal
14/07/2026
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
6500 Bellinzona
13/07/2026
9011 St. Gallen
07/07/2026
1425 Onnens VD
26/06/2026
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
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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/07/2026