Audiovisual media — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 445 active companies in audiovisual media. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 56.7%, with 280 new companies registered, and 119 companies liquidated.
- 280 new companies
- 119 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual media — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Audiovisual media in the Canton of Bern.
Audiovisual media — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 280 companies in audiovisual media have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 161 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Audiovisual media:
Canton of Zurich (1'436), Canton of Vaud (539), and Canton of Geneva (446).
Companies in audiovisual media are the 32nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 280 new companies
- 445 active companies
- ** year to date
Audiovisual media — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 33 companies in audiovisual media were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.0% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 33 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Audiovisual media — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Audiovisual media in the Canton of 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.)
Audiovisual media — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 445 companies in audiovisual media, most are active in
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities (282), Sound recording and music publishing activities (124), and Motion picture projection activities (24).
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.
Audiovisual media
Nb of legal entities
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Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
282
Sound recording and music publishing activities
124
Motion picture projection activities
24
Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
11
Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
4
Companies in audiovisual media in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (44%) and "Limited" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 44% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Limited
- 5% Other
Audiovisual media — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 2 companies in audiovisual media have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3510 Konolfingen
27/07/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
22/07/2026
3655 Sigriswil
20/04/2026
Audiovisual media — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in audiovisual media have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3322 Urtenen-Schönbühl
15/05/2026
3510 Freimettigen
11/03/2026
3550 Langnau im Emmental
21/01/2026
Audiovisual media – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 9 companies in audiovisual media 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 capital, Change of purpose
30/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/07/2026