Opticians — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 200 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 2.0%, with 79 new companies registered, and 83 companies liquidated.
- 79 new companies
- 83 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in the Canton of Zurich.
Opticians — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 79 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 (200), Canton of Bern (138), and Canton of Vaud (136).
Companies in optics are the 86th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 79 new companies
- 200 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
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 Zurich.
- 4 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Opticians in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 200 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (200).
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
200
Companies in optics in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8620 Wetzikon ZH
18/06/2026
8152 Glattbrugg
06/03/2026
8620 Wetzikon ZH
02/03/2026
8330 Pfäffikon ZH
23/12/2025
8708 Männedorf
24/09/2025
8152 Glattpark (Opfikon)
28/08/2025
8404 Winterthur
02/05/2025
Opticians — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8304 Wallisellen
25/03/2026
8152 Glattbrugg
15/05/2025
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 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 status
16/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026