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Opticians — Companies in optics in the Canton of Vaud

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Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud

Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 135 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 5.5%, with 56 new companies registered, and 49 companies liquidated.

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  • 56 new companies
  • 49 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Vaud.

Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 56 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 (202), Canton of Bern (139), and Canton of Vaud (135). Companies in optics are the 77th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 56 new companies
  • 135 active companies
  • ** year to date

Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud

Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 4 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud

The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)

Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud

Out of the 135 companies in optics, most are active in Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (135). 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
135

Companies in optics in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 51% Limited
  • 30% Limited Liability Company
  • 16% Sole proprietorship
  • 3% Other

Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1530 Payerne
12/05/2026
1296 Coppet
03/03/2026
1008 Prilly
09/02/2026
1260 Nyon
30/12/2025
1006 Lausanne
18/06/2025
1800 Vevey
21/05/2025
1845 Noville
13/03/2025
1053 Cugy VD
08/11/2024
1260 Nyon
04/09/2024
1071 Chexbres
29/07/2024

Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1296 Coppet
17/04/2026
1095 Lutry
22/12/2025
1005 Lausanne
03/10/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
08/08/2025
1823 Glion
21/02/2025
1820 Montreux
29/11/2024
1860 Aigle
19/04/2024
1004 Lausanne
19/02/2024
1196 Gland
01/02/2024

Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 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
Other change
09/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/05/2026
Other change
18/05/2026
Other change
18/05/2026
Other change
18/05/2026
Other change
18/05/2026
Other change
13/04/2026

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