Designers — Industry overview in the Canton of Basel City
Canton of Basel City is home to a total of 348 active companies in design. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 33.3%, with 227 new companies registered, and 140 companies liquidated.
- 227 new companies
- 140 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Designers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Basel City
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Designers in the Canton of Basel City.
Designers — Industry size in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 227 companies in design have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 87 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Designers:
Canton of Zurich (2'169), Canton of Vaud (966), and Canton of Bern (828).
Companies in design are the 15th largest group of companies in the Canton of Basel City.
- 227 new companies
- 348 active companies
- ** year to date
Designers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Basel City
Over the past 12 months, 17 companies in design were incorporated. In that same period, 14 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.9% growth in the Canton of Basel City.
- 17 new companies
- 14 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Designers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Basel City
The most common company size for Designers in the Canton of Basel City 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 the Canton of Basel City
Out of the 348 companies in design, most are active in
Graphic design and visual communication (179), Interior and spatial design (90), and Industrial and product design (79).
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
179
Interior and spatial design
90
Industrial and product design
79
Companies in design in the Canton of Basel City show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (49%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Other" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Sole proprietorship
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Other
- 6% Limited
Designers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 2 companies in design have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Designers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 0 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 the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 10 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
13/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/08/2026
Change of status
31/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/07/2026