Associations — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 1'545 active companies NA. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 18.3%, with 623 new companies registered, and 384 companies liquidated.
- 623 new companies
- 384 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Associations — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Associations in the Canton of Bern.
Associations — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 623 companies NA have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 239 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Associations:
Canton of Zurich (3'158), Canton of Geneva (2'045), and Canton of Vaud (1'605).
Companies NA are the 7th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 623 new companies
- 1'545 active companies
- ** year to date
Associations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 57 companies NA were incorporated. In that same period, 48 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 57 new companies
- 48 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Associations — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Associations 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.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Associations — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 1'545 companies NA, most are active in
Other interest groups (719), Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations (630), and Healthcare organisations (103).
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.
Associations
Nb of legal entities
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Other interest groups
719
Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations
630
Healthcare organisations
103
Activities of religious organisations
72
Activities of political organisations
9
Monasteries and convents
1
Companies NA in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (96%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (2%) and "Sole proprietorship" (1%).
- Legal forms
- 96% Other
- 2% Limited Liability Company
- 1% Sole proprietorship
- 1% Limited
Associations — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies NA have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3172 Niederwangen b. Bern
09/06/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
29/05/2026
3422 Kirchberg BE
16/05/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
29/04/2026
Associations — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 3 companies NA have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3822 Lauterbrunnen
12/05/2026
3052 Zollikofen
11/05/2026
Associations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 81 companies NA 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
03/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/07/2026