Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Solothurn
Canton of Solothurn is home to a total of 35 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 12.9%, with 16 new companies registered, and 12 companies liquidated.
- 16 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Solothurn
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Solothurn.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 16 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 4 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians:
Canton of Zurich (202), Canton of Bern (139), and Canton of Vaud (135).
Companies in optics are the 82nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Solothurn.
- 16 new companies
- 35 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Solothurn
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 9.4% growth in the Canton of Solothurn.
- 5 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Solothurn
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Solothurn 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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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Solothurn
Out of the 35 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (35).
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
35
Companies in optics in the Canton of Solothurn show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (54%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 54% Limited
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 1 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4614 Hägendorf
03/07/2026
4702 Oensingen
01/06/2026
4226 Breitenbach
01/12/2025
5012 Schönenwerd
16/02/2024
4500 Solothurn
11/08/2023
4500 Solothurn
25/05/2023
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 0 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4108 Witterswil
23/06/2023
4500 Solothurn
01/06/2023
4624 Härkingen
22/02/2022
4513 Langendorf
17/05/2019
4500 Solothurn
28/03/2019
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Solothurn
In the Canton of Solothurn, 2 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
09/03/2026
Change of company name
02/10/2025