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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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
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%).
- 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
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
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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2026