Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Schwyz
Canton of Schwyz is home to a total of 31 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 10.7%, with 17 new companies registered, and 14 companies liquidated.
- 17 new companies
- 14 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Schwyz
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Schwyz.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 17 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (200), Canton of Bern (139), and Canton of Vaud (136).
Companies in optics are the 86th largest group of companies in the Canton of Schwyz.
- 17 new companies
- 31 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Schwyz
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% contraction in the Canton of Schwyz.
- 2 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Schwyz
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Schwyz is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Schwyz
Out of the 31 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (31).
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
31
Companies in optics in the Canton of Schwyz show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (55%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (26%) and "Limited Liability Company" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Limited
- 26% Sole proprietorship
- 19% Limited Liability Company
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8862 Schübelbach
17/06/2026
8807 Freienbach
27/01/2026
8864 Reichenburg
02/01/2025
8853 Lachen SZ
28/02/2022
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
20/05/2021
8853 Lachen SZ
19/12/2018
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 0 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
19/06/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
31/10/2025
8862 Schübelbach
19/05/2025
8807 Freienbach
17/01/2025
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
02/03/2023
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 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
17/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/04/2026