Artists — Industry overview in Bern
Bern is home to a total of 110 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 54.9%, with 73 new companies registered, and 34 companies liquidated.
- 73 new companies
- 34 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Artists — Geographical breakdown in Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Artists in Bern.
Artists — Industry size in Bern
In Bern, 73 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 39 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists:
Zurich (397), Geneva (165), and Basel (122).
Companies in artistic activities are the 25th largest group of companies in Bern.
- 73 new companies
- 110 active companies
- ** year to date
Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Bern
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.8% growth in Bern.
- 10 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Artists — Size and number of employees in Bern
The most common company size for Artists in Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
Artists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Bern
Out of the 110 companies in artistic activities, most are active in
Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (21), Other artistic and literary activities (20), and Orchestras, choirs, musicians (20).
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
21
Other artistic and literary activities
20
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
20
Support activities to performing arts
15
Operation of arts facilities
11
Theatre and ballet companies
11
Companies in artistic activities in Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (45%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Other" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Sole proprietorship
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Other
- 5% Limited
Artists — Latest registrations in Bern
In Bern, 0 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 Bern
In Bern, 0 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 Bern
In Bern, 2 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
18/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/05/2026
Change of status
22/05/2026