Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 141 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 1.4%, with 60 new companies registered, and 58 companies liquidated.
- 60 new companies
- 58 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Bern.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 60 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (200), Canton of Bern (141), and Canton of Vaud (135).
Companies in optics are the 79th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 60 new companies
- 141 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.4% contraction in the Canton of Bern.
- 7 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 141 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (141).
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
141
Companies in optics in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (45%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2503 Biel/Bienne
22/12/2025
3053 Münchenbuchsee
05/12/2025
4704 Niederbipp
20/11/2025
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 2 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2502 Biel/Bienne
16/03/2026
2502 Biel/Bienne
06/11/2025
3855 Brienz BE
23/10/2025
2503 Biel/Bienne
01/09/2025
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 6 companies in optics 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
12/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/05/2026