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Opticians — Companies in optics in German-speaking Switzerland

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Opticians — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 783 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 1.6%, with 336 new companies registered, and 324 companies liquidated.

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  • 336 new companies
  • 324 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Opticians — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in German-speaking Switzerland.

Opticians — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 336 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 12 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians: Canton of Zurich (200), Canton of Bern (141), and Canton of Vaud (135). Companies in optics are the 89th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 336 new companies
  • 783 active companies
  • ** year to date

Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 27 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 27 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 27 new companies
  • 27 liquidated companies
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Opticians — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Opticians in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 8% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 783 companies in optics, most are active in Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (783). 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
783

Companies in optics in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 44% Limited
  • 33% Limited Liability Company
  • 18% Sole proprietorship
  • 5% Other

Opticians — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4702 Oensingen
01/06/2026
5400 Baden
30/04/2026
4413 Büren SO
20/04/2026
4932 Lotzwil
15/04/2026
5103 Möriken AG
06/03/2026
8620 Wetzikon ZH
02/03/2026
8807 Freienbach
27/01/2026
6023 Rothenburg
26/01/2026
3600 Thun
12/01/2026

Opticians — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6004 Luzern
10/06/2026
3008 Bern
01/06/2026
9100 Herisau
22/05/2026
3250 Lyss
18/05/2026
9400 Rorschach
04/05/2026
8304 Wallisellen
25/03/2026
2502 Biel/Bienne
16/03/2026
5734 Reinach
17/02/2026
8953 Dietikon
19/01/2026

Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 14 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
11/06/2026
Other change
10/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
08/06/2026
Other change
27/05/2026
22/05/2026
Other change
22/05/2026
Other change
20/05/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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