Opticians — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 25 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 16.7%, with 7 new companies registered, and 12 companies liquidated.
- 7 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in Basel.
Opticians — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 7 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -5 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Zurich (69), Geneva (48), and Bern (28).
Companies in optics are the 81st largest group of companies in Basel.
- 7 new companies
- 25 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in Basel.
- 0 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Opticians in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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76% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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20% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 25 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (25).
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.
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Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods
25
Companies in optics in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (32%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited
- 32% Limited Liability Company
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 8% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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Opticians — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in optics have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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Change of purpose
30/07/2025
Change of purpose
01/07/2025