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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: KBO

    How do I search the business registry in Belgium?

    Use KBO as a starting source for Belgium, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include BV/SRL (Private limited), NV/SA (Public limited). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      KBO records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Belgium recognises BV/SRL (Private limited), NV/SA (Public limited). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Belgium: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use KBO/BCE Public Search to identify the enterprise and its establishment units. Open the enterprise record first, then inspect any establishment unit relevant to the address you were given.
    Confirm the entity
    Compare the enterprise number, legal name, legal form and status. Distinguish the enterprise from a local establishment; the latter can have a different address without being a different contracting entity.

    Check current access and document options on the official KBO/BCE site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Belgium registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Belgium business registry cover?

    KBO records BV/SRL (Private limited), NV/SA (Public limited). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Belgium business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Belgium?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check KBO's current terms.

    What if a Belgium business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is a Belgian enterprise number?

    Every Belgian business receives a unique 10-digit enterprise number (formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX) from the KBO/BCE. This single number replaces the old VAT, commercial register, and social security numbers.

    People also ask about search the business registry in Belgium

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Belgium company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the KBO/BCE are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Belgium business registry?

    The KBO/BCE is the official public register of companies incorporated in Belgium. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be.

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