Designers — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 325 active companies in design. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 34.3%, with 211 new companies registered, and 128 companies liquidated.
- 211 new companies
- 128 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Designers — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Designers in Basel.
Designers — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 211 companies in design have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 83 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Designers:
Zurich (1'090), Geneva (392), and Basel (325).
Companies in design are the 16th largest group of companies in Basel.
- 211 new companies
- 325 active companies
- ** year to date
Designers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 16 companies in design were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% growth in Basel.
- 16 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Designers — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Designers in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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1% Small (10-49 emp.)
Designers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 325 companies in design, most are active in
Graphic design and visual communication (169), Interior and spatial design (79), and Industrial and product design (77).
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.
Designers
Nb of legal entities
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Graphic design and visual communication
169
Interior and spatial design
79
Industrial and product design
77
Companies in design in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (38%) and "Other" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Sole proprietorship
- 38% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Other
- 6% Limited
Designers — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 1 companies in design have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
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Designers — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 1 companies in design have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Designers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 5 companies in design 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
04/06/2026
Change of status
11/05/2026
Change of status
05/05/2026