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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in Zurich

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Artists — Industry overview in Zurich

Zurich is home to a total of 398 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 59.8%, with 256 new companies registered, and 107 companies liquidated.

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  • 256 new companies
  • 107 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in Zurich

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

Artists — Industry size in Zurich

In Zurich, 256 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 149 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Zurich (398), Geneva (165), and Basel (124). Companies in artistic activities are the 24th largest group of companies in Zurich.

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  • 256 new companies
  • 398 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich

Over the past 12 months, 34 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 13 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.6% growth in Zurich.

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  • 34 new companies
  • 13 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Artists — Size and number of employees in Zurich

The most common company size for Artists in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

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

Out of the 398 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (83), Support activities to performing arts (77), and Freelance journalists (64). 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
83
Support activities to performing arts
77
Freelance journalists
64
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
61
Other artistic and literary activities
40
Theatre and ballet companies
37
Operation of arts facilities
36

Companies in artistic activities in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Other" (16%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 50% Sole proprietorship
  • 26% Limited Liability Company
  • 16% Other
  • 8% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in Zurich

In Zurich, 1 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8002 Zürich
09/07/2026
8006 Zürich
01/07/2026
8049 Zürich
22/06/2026
8050 Zürich
16/06/2026
8001 Zürich
04/05/2026
8008 Zürich
28/04/2026
8008 Zürich
23/04/2026
8008 Zürich
17/04/2026
8045 Zürich
27/03/2026

Artists — Latest liquidations in Zurich

In Zurich, 2 companies in artistic activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8005 Zürich
15/07/2026
8055 Zürich
14/07/2026
8055 Zürich
17/06/2026
8055 Zürich
28/04/2026
8008 Zürich
27/03/2026
8052 Zürich
25/03/2026
8005 Zürich
24/02/2026
8049 Zürich
20/02/2026
8003 Zürich
06/02/2026

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

In Zurich, 7 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
05/08/2026
Change of status
31/07/2026
27/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2026
19/06/2026

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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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