Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Canton of Saint Gallen is home to a total of 69 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.9%, with 36 new companies registered, and 26 companies liquidated.
- 36 new companies
- 26 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 36 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 10 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (200), Canton of Bern (138), and Canton of Vaud (136).
Companies in optics are the 92nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 36 new companies
- 69 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Saint Gallen is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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12% Small (10-49 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Out of the 69 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (69).
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
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Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods
69
Companies in optics in the Canton of Saint Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (20%) and "Other" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Limited
- 20% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Other
- 12% Sole proprietorship
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9463 Oberriet SG
18/06/2026
9400 Rorschach
26/08/2025
9200 Gossau SG
23/07/2025
8722 Kaltbrunn
29/11/2023
9000 St. Gallen
25/09/2023
7310 Bad Ragaz
01/09/2023
9000 St. Gallen
14/07/2023
9400 Rorschach
20/02/2023
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 0 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9400 Rorschach
04/05/2026
9000 St. Gallen
05/02/2025
9015 St. Gallen
22/11/2024
9000 St. Gallen
05/07/2023
8640 Rapperswil SG
16/09/2022
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 0 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
11/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/01/2026