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Art galleries — Companies in art trade in the Canton of Bern

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Art galleries — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern

Canton of Bern is home to a total of 98 active companies in art trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 27.3%, with 66 new companies registered, and 45 companies liquidated.

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  • 66 new companies
  • 45 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Art galleries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Art galleries in the Canton of Bern.

Art galleries — Industry size in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 66 companies in art trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 21 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Art galleries: Canton of Zurich (337), Canton of Geneva (207), and Canton of Vaud (129). Companies in art trade are the 101st largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.

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  • 66 new companies
  • 98 active companies
  • ** year to date

Art galleries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern

Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in art trade were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.2% growth in the Canton of Bern.

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  • 7 new companies
  • 4 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Art galleries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern

The most common company size for Art galleries in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 6% Small (10-49 emp.)

Art galleries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern

Out of the 98 companies in art trade, most are active in Art trade (98). 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.

Art galleries
Nb of legal entities
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Art trade
98

Companies in art trade in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (37%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Limited" (24%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 37% Sole proprietorship
  • 34% Limited Liability Company
  • 24% Limited
  • 5% Other

Art galleries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in art trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3780 Gstaad
04/05/2026
3073 Gümligen
29/04/2026
3011 Bern
09/04/2026
4912 Aarwangen
10/12/2025
3014 Bern
27/11/2025
3013 Bern
28/10/2025
2552 Orpund
05/08/2025
3144 Gasel
08/07/2025
4900 Langenthal
09/04/2025

Art galleries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in art trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2502 Biel/Bienne
21/07/2026
3626 Hünibach
16/06/2026
3257 Ammerzwil BE
12/05/2026
3800 Unterseen
22/07/2025
4933 Rütschelen
20/01/2025
3800 Interlaken
12/09/2024
3011 Bern
24/07/2024
3780 Gstaad
03/07/2024
3780 Gstaad
10/06/2024

Art galleries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 1 company in art trade has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name, Change of legal form
19/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/05/2026
12/05/2026
Change of purpose
07/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/05/2026

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