Opticians — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 347 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 5.8%, with 157 new companies registered, and 138 companies liquidated.
- 157 new companies
- 138 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in French-speaking Switzerland.
Opticians — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 157 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 19 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 81st largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 157 new companies
- 347 active companies
- ** year to date
Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 13 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.5% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 13 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Opticians — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Opticians in French-speaking Switzerland 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 French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 347 companies in optics, most are active in
Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (347).
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
347
Companies in optics in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Opticians — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1962 Pont-de-la-Morge (Sion)
20/05/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
22/12/2025
Opticians — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1971 Grimisuat
23/02/2026
2503 Biel/Bienne
01/09/2025
1868 Collombey
29/08/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
08/08/2025
Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 5 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, Change of purpose
04/06/2026