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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 27 new companies
- 27 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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%).
- 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
5103 Möriken AG
06/03/2026
8620 Wetzikon ZH
02/03/2026
8807 Freienbach
27/01/2026
6023 Rothenburg
26/01/2026
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
9400 Rorschach
04/05/2026
8304 Wallisellen
25/03/2026
2502 Biel/Bienne
16/03/2026
6052 Hergiswil NW
30/01/2026
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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
08/06/2026