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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 21 new companies
- 20 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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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
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%).
- 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
3814 Gsteigwiler
19/03/2026
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
2504 Biel/Bienne
05/02/2026
3360 Herzogenbuchsee
29/01/2026
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
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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/06/2026