Private security services — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 114 active companies in private security services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 6.5%, with 93 new companies registered, and 86 companies liquidated.
- 93 new companies
- 86 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Private security services in the Canton of Bern.
Private security services — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 93 companies in private security services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Private security services:
Canton of Zurich (233), Canton of Geneva (121), and Canton of Bern (114).
Companies in private security services are the 93rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 93 new companies
- 114 active companies
- ** year to date
Private security services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in private security services were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.0% contraction in the Canton of Bern.
- 4 new companies
- 10 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Private security services — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Private security services in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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13% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Private security services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 114 companies in private security services, most are active in
Private security activities (114).
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.
Private security services
Nb of legal entities
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Private security activities
114
Companies in private security services in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (46%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (23%) and "Other" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Other
- 15% Limited
Private security services — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in private security services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3072 Ostermundigen
25/03/2026
3294 Büren an der Aare
17/03/2026
2762 Roches BE
31/07/2025
3661 Uetendorf
23/06/2025
Private security services — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 2 companies in private security services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3087 Niedermuhlern
13/08/2026
3174 Thörishaus
05/08/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
23/03/2026
2615 Sonvilier
19/02/2026
3661 Uetendorf
30/01/2026
3038 Kirchlindach
10/12/2025
Private security services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 4 companies in private security 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 status
22/09/2026
Change of status
17/08/2026