Lawyers & notaries — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 320 active companies in legal and notarial services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 100.0%, with 247 new companies registered, and 87 companies liquidated.
- 247 new companies
- 87 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Lawyers & notaries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Lawyers & notaries in the Canton of Bern.
Lawyers & notaries — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 247 companies in legal and notarial services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 160 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Lawyers & notaries:
Canton of Zurich (886), Canton of Geneva (410), and Canton of Zug (408).
Companies in legal and notarial services are the 50th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 247 new companies
- 320 active companies
- ** year to date
Lawyers & notaries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 22 companies in legal and notarial services were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.6% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 22 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Lawyers & notaries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Lawyers & notaries in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Lawyers & notaries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 320 companies in legal and notarial services, most are active in
Attorney, notary practice (274) and Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies (46).
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.
Lawyers & notaries
Nb of legal entities
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Attorney, notary practice
274
Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies
46
Companies in legal and notarial services in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited
- 23% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Other
Lawyers & notaries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 2 companies in legal and notarial services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4900 Langenthal
04/06/2026
Lawyers & notaries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in legal and notarial services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3612 Steffisburg
19/06/2026
Lawyers & notaries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 17 companies in legal and notarial services 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 domicile
17/07/2026