Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Aargau
Canton of Aargau is home to a total of 74 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 8.6%, with 34 new companies registered, and 41 companies liquidated.
- 34 new companies
- 41 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Aargau
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Aargau.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 34 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (201), Canton of Bern (139), and Canton of Vaud (135).
Companies in optics are the 92nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Aargau.
- 34 new companies
- 74 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Aargau
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.4% growth in the Canton of Aargau.
- 4 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Aargau
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Aargau is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Aargau
Out of the 74 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (74).
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.
Opticians
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods
74
Companies in optics in the Canton of Aargau show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Limited" (32%) and "Sole proprietorship" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 32% Limited
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 8% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5103 Möriken AG
06/03/2026
5420 Ehrendingen
11/11/2025
5430 Wettingen
27/11/2024
5417 Untersiggenthal
17/09/2024
5734 Reinach AG
18/07/2024
5102 Rupperswil
20/10/2023
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 1 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4665 Oftringen
20/07/2026
5430 Wettingen
02/06/2025
5330 Bad Zurzach
21/01/2025
5620 Bremgarten AG
04/04/2024
5413 Birmenstorf AG
12/01/2024
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 1 company in optics has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name
25/03/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
09/02/2026