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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in Bern

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 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
Freelance journalists
12
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%).

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  • 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
3011 Bern
27/05/2026
3006 Bern
28/04/2026
3018 Bern
04/03/2026
3014 Bern
05/02/2026
3008 Bern
15/11/2025
3005 Bern
12/11/2025
3014 Bern
05/08/2025
3008 Bern
20/03/2025

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
3007 Bern
04/06/2026
3012 Bern
27/04/2026
3006 Bern
04/12/2025
3007 Bern
27/10/2025
3012 Bern
18/09/2025
3018 Bern
26/07/2024
3006 Bern
01/07/2024
3011 Bern
04/03/2024
3018 Bern
03/01/2024

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
12/06/2026
Other change
08/06/2026
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
Other change
11/05/2026

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