Printing houses — Industry overview in Basel
Basel is home to a total of 40 active companies in printing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 23.1%, with 16 new companies registered, and 28 companies liquidated.
- 16 new companies
- 28 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Printing houses — Geographical breakdown in Basel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Printing houses in Basel.
Printing houses — Industry size in Basel
In Basel, 16 companies in printing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -12 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Printing houses:
Zurich (111), Geneva (49), and Bern (46).
Companies in printing are the 65th largest group of companies in Basel.
- 16 new companies
- 40 active companies
- ** year to date
Printing houses — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Basel
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in printing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in Basel.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Printing houses — Size and number of employees in Basel
The most common company size for Printing houses in Basel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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78% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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23% Small (10-49 emp.)
Printing houses — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Basel
Out of the 40 companies in printing, most are active in
Offset printing (19), Composition and plate-making (5), and Other printing n.e.c. (5).
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.
Printing houses
Nb of legal entities
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Composition and plate-making
5
Binding and related services
4
Diazo printing and reproduction graphics
3
Other activities related to printing
1
Companies in printing in Basel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (48%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (28%) and "Limited Liability Company" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited
- 28% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited Liability Company
- 8% Other
Printing houses — Latest registrations in Basel
In Basel, 0 companies in printing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Printing houses — Latest liquidations in Basel
In Basel, 1 companies in printing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Printing houses – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Basel
In Basel, 2 companies in printing 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
22/10/2026
Change of purpose
21/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
14/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/07/2026
Change of status
13/07/2026