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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 3'427 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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 3'427 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%).

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  • 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
6035 Perlen
21/08/2026
4313 Möhlin
20/08/2026
4702 Oensingen
13/08/2026
8004 Zürich
11/08/2026
9123 Nassen
11/08/2026
3084 Wabern
10/08/2026
8052 Zürich
05/08/2026
6222 Gunzwil
31/07/2026
8002 Zürich
27/07/2026

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
3018 Bern
21/08/2026
8401 Winterthur
14/08/2026
1007 Lausanne
13/08/2026
1255 Veyrier
12/08/2026
3014 Bern
10/08/2026
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
Other change
28/08/2026
Other change
27/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/08/2026
Change of purpose
26/08/2026
26/08/2026
26/08/2026
Change of status
25/08/2026

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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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