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Artists — Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Bern

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Artists — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern

Canton of Bern is home to a total of 355 active companies in artistic activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 52.4%, with 237 new companies registered, and 115 companies liquidated.

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  • 237 new companies
  • 115 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern

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

Artists — Industry size in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 237 companies in artistic activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 122 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Artists: Canton of Zurich (804), Canton of Bern (355), and Canton of Vaud (329). Companies in artistic activities are the 45th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.

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  • 237 new companies
  • 355 active companies
  • ** year to date

Artists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern

Over the past 12 months, 21 companies in artistic activities were incorporated. In that same period, 20 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.3% growth in the Canton of Bern.

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  • 21 new companies
  • 20 liquidated companies
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Artists — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 3% Small (10-49 emp.)

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

Out of the 355 companies in artistic activities, most are active in Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (111), Orchestras, choirs, musicians (62), and Support activities to performing arts (57). 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
111
Orchestras, choirs, musicians
62
Support activities to performing arts
57
Other artistic and literary activities
50
Freelance journalists
29
Operation of arts facilities
23
Theatre and ballet companies
23

Companies in artistic activities in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (53%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Other" (10%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 53% Sole proprietorship
  • 31% Limited Liability Company
  • 10% Other
  • 6% Limited

Artists — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3084 Wabern
10/08/2026
3098 Köniz
21/07/2026
3011 Bern
27/05/2026
3006 Bern
28/04/2026
3814 Gsteigwiler
19/03/2026
2572 Mörigen
17/03/2026
3084 Wabern
12/03/2026
3600 Thun
11/03/2026
3018 Bern
04/03/2026

Artists — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3018 Bern
21/08/2026
3014 Bern
10/08/2026
3007 Bern
04/06/2026
3012 Bern
27/04/2026
3063 Ittigen
15/04/2026
3036 Detligen
19/03/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
05/02/2026
3360 Herzogenbuchsee
29/01/2026
3067 Boll
22/01/2026

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

In the Canton of Bern, 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
25/08/2026
21/08/2026
21/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/08/2026
Other change
29/07/2026
24/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/06/2026

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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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