Professional & Trade Associations in
Bern

135 companies in Professional & Trade Associations based in Bern — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

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Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband, Region Bern Genossenschaft

Since 1907

MembershipMember servicesConstruction guarantees

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Gewerkschaft Unia

Since 1913

Membership with benefitsLegal protectionAdvice

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FROMARTE Genossenschaft der Schweizer Käsespezialisten

Since 1917

AdvocacyQuality managementEnvironment & energy

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Verband Schweiz. Armaturenfabriken (URS)

Since 1919

Advocacy for the fittings industryStandardisation, testing and approval proceduresIndustry and organisation relations

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SEV - Gewerkschaft des Verkehrspersonals

Since 1921

Union member representationProfessional legal protectionPrivate and traffic legal protection

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Verband der Schweizer Druckindustrie

Since 1929

AdvocacyLegal adviceSocial insurance

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Verband öffentlicher Verkehr, Genossenschaft (VöV)

Since 1942

Advocacy and transport policyEducation in public transportRail system / RTE

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Schweizerische Akademie der Medizinischen Wissenschaften (SAMW)

Since 1943

Science networking and dialogueMedical ethics and medical-ethical guidelinesSupport for clinical research

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GastroBern, Arbeitgeberverband für Restauration und Hotellerie

Since 1947

Advocacy for the Bernese hospitality industryConsultingSocial insurance services

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Proviande Genossenschaft

Since 1949

Marketing communication «Schweizer Fleisch»Market information on the slaughter livestock and meat marketQuality grading and public markets

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Agricura Genossenschaft (Agricura)

Since 1950

Compulsory stockholding of nitrogen fertilisersGuarantee fund for compulsory stockholdingSector services and coordination (Agricura Plattform)

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Helvecura Genossenschaft

Since 1951

Mandatory stockholding of therapeutic productsCompensation for mandatory stockholding costsCoverage against price risks and material damage

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BISCOSUISSE

Since 1951

Industry representationPolitical advocacy on agricultural policy and market accessFood law information and implementation support

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Schweizer Stiftung für Oberflächentechnik (SSO)

Since 1963

Initial vocational trainingContinuing professional educationContinuing education courses

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Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS)

Since 1966

Association representation and member supportVocational trainingAGVS Business Academy

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REG Fondation des Registres suisses des professionnels de l'ingénierie, de l'architecture et de l'environnement

Since 1966

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Schweizer Hotelier-Verein (SHV)

Since 1968

Political advocacyKnowledge and education for membersNetworking and cooperation

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Verband Holzindustrie Schweiz HIS

Since 1982

Advocacy and sector representationMember information and association servicesWorkplace safety and industry solution 17S

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VZLS/ALPDS Stiftung Zahntechnik

Since 1984

Professional association for dental technician laboratoriesLegal adviceEducation and vocational training in dental technology

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Thermische Netze Schweiz (TNS)

Since 1985

MembershipTechnical information, guidelines and regulationsTraining and continuing education

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Schweizerischer Milchwirtschaftlicher Verein (SMV)

Since 1989

Vocational training for Dairy Technologists EFZ and Milk Practitioners EBAVocational training for training companiesVocational training for future vocational trainers

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Schweizerischer Bäcker-Confiseurmeister-Verband

Since 1989

Politics / EconomyLegal serviceMarketing / Communications

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Schweizerische Vereinigung Diplomierter Steuerexperten (SVDS)

Since 1990

Tax Expert ExaminationSeminarsMembership

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ProCinema, Schweizerischer Verband für Kino und Filmverleih

Since 1991

Advocacy for the cinema and film distribution industryFilm databaseCinema and film data statistics

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Promarca Schweizerischer Markenartikelverband

Since 1991

Interest AdvocacyAdvisoryKnowledge

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SCHWEIZERISCHE CHEMISCHE GESELLSCHAFT

Since 1993

MembershipEventsAwards

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Kollegium für Hausarztmedizin (KHM)

Since 1994

Continuing education and further trainingResearch awards, start-up grants and research fundsNational Vaccination Week

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Verband Schweizerischer Schädlingsbekämpfer (VSS)

Since 1995

Training and further educationMember searchTrade association for pest control

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coiffureSUISSE, Association suisse de la coiffure

Since 1995

Trade association for hairdressing businessesInitial vocational training for hairdressers EBA & EFZContinuing education and higher vocational training

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SUISSEDIGITAL VERBAND FÜR KOMMUNIKATIONSNETZE

Since 1996

Association servicesNetwork searchCybersecurity check

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BO Butter GmbH

Since 1997

Butter trade associationMarket information and statisticsButter products and brands

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swisspatat

Since 1997

Sector representation and advocacy for the Swiss potato industryTrade information and specialist publicationsPotato knowledge and consumer information

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Verband Yoga Schweiz Suisse Svizzera

Since 1999

Yoga classes nearbyRecognised training and continuing education for yoga teachers and yoga therapistsProfessional Register YCH

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SWISSCOFEL

Since 1999

Import rules for fruits, vegetables and potatoesMarket supportIndustry solutions

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SWISS RETAIL FEDERATION (Vereinigung der Mittel- und Grossbetriebe des schweizerischen Detailhandels)

Since 2000

Interest representationAssociation servicesMembership

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Swissrail Industry Association

Since 2001

Association Representation and AdvocacyNetworking and Members’ PlatformEvents and Networking Events

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SFPO - Swiss Financial Planners Organization

Since 2001

CFP® licenceSWISS AWP® licenceSWISS AFP® licence

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IQNet Association - The International Certification Network

Since 2001

Management System Certification and Assessment ServicesIQNET Certificate DatabaseIQNET Membership Services

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Verein ARC - Bildungsinstitut für Arbeitnehmende

Since 2002

Course offeringsLearning Snacks

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ASTAG Schweizerischer Nutzfahrzeugverband

Since 2002

Political advocacySector information and industry expertiseTraining and further education

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European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA)

Since 2002

Forum for collaboration and information exchangeAdvocacy for copyright and press freedomEuropean expert forum for seminars and workshops

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SISTRA Schweizerischer Fachverband für Sicherheit auf Strassen

Since 2003

Specialist association for road safetySpecialist conferenceGeneral assembly

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Entwicklung Schweiz

Since 2003

Advocacy for full-service providersPolitical positioning and consultationsNetworking and exchange of experience

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Verein Euresearch

Since 2004

Information on research and innovation fundingAdvisory on funding programmes and proposalsPartner matching and networking

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asut, Association Suisse des Télécommunications

Since 2005

Advocacy for the telecommunications sectorSpecialist committees and standardisationEvents and networking

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SAQ Swiss Association for Quality

Since 2005

Personal certificationsCertification servicesEvents

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SÜGB - Schweizerischer Überwachungsverband für Gesteinsbaustoffe

Since 2005

InspectionCertificationEnvironmental Product Declaration (EPD)

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Schweizerischer Verband für komplementärmedizinische Heilmittel

Since 2005

Advocacy for complementary medical remediesPolitical position papers and consultationsSVKH membership

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Association Spitex privée Suisse (ASPS)

Since 2005

Advocacy for private Spitex organisationsASPS quality sealCoaching offer

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cemsuisse Verband der Schweizerischen Cementindustrie

Since 2005

Representation of the Swiss cement industryResearch & DevelopmentEducation and further training

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Professional & Trade Associations in Bern

135Professional & Trade AssociationsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

2005Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

233in the Canton of BernCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

1,744in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

Locations

Professional & Trade Associations in the region

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

Largest places

Biel/Bienne11 Zollikofen9 Liebefeld5

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Management Consulting464 IT Consulting & Services390 Restaurants344 Advertising Agencies304 NGOs & NPOs290 Software Development289 Architecture Firms276 Property Management268 Holding Companies250 Coaching & Personal Development214 Hair Salons194 Fiduciary Offices190 Technical Consulting & Engineering167 Cultural & Educational Organizations162 Real Estate Project Development154 Continuing Education Institutes150 Facility Management & Cleaning125 Real Estate Brokerage121 Other Service Industries118 Public Relations Consulting118 Recruitment & HR Consulting115 Pension Funds114 Beauty Salons107 Painting & Plastering103 Trade Fair & Event Organizers98 Psychiatry & Psychotherapy98 Film & TV Production95 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues92 Housing Cooperatives89 Law Firms & Notary Offices87 Retail - Textiles & Clothing87 Photography84 Textile & Clothing Industry77 Sports & Recreation Instruction74 Medical Technology Industry74 Catering73 Sustainability Sector66 Food Processing66 Online Shops62 Electrical Planning & Installation60 Publishing60 Automotive & Vehicle Trade59 Interior Construction58 Plumbing & Building Services56 Naturopathic Clinics56 Logistics & Transport Companies56 Travel Agencies55 General Contractors54

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