Artists — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 3'427 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 52.9%, with 2'407 new companies registered, and 1'222 companies liquidated.
- 2'407 new companies
- 1'222 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, 2'407 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 (804), Canton of Bern (355), and Canton of Vaud (329).
Companies in artistic activities are the 46th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 2'407 new companies
- 3'427 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 246 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 161 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% growth in Switzerland.
- 246 new companies
- 161 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 3'427 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (1'032), Support activities to performing arts (603), 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
1'032
Support activities to performing arts
603
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
531
Other artistic and literary activities
436
Freelance journalists
335
Theatre and ballet companies
247
Operation of arts facilities
243
Companies in artistic activities in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (52%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Other" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 52% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Other
- 6% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 9 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4702 Oensingen
13/08/2026
Artists — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 15 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8604 Volketswil
25/08/2026
6375 Beckenried
24/08/2026
8401 Winterthur
14/08/2026
8254 Basadingen
06/08/2026
Artists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 68 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/08/2026
Change of purpose
26/08/2026
Change of status
25/08/2026