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    Search Company Records in Belgium

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

    How do I search the company register in Belgium?

    Start with KBO (https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be) for Belgium company records. Use the supported legal-name or identifier search and inspect available fields, such as Enterprise number (10-digit), Company name (NL/FR/DE). Official searches, documents and APIs have separate access rules; LemReveal's free lookup does not remove those conditions.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Know which register holds the record

      In Belgium, company records sit on KBO. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.

      https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be
    2. 2

      Search by name or registration number

      Use the exact identifier with its issuing register or jurisdiction. Name searches can return several candidates; a number is not a guarantee that the source is available or covers the record.

    3. 3

      Read the register entry, not the marketing page

      The register entry shows Enterprise number (10-digit), Company name (NL/FR/DE). That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.

    4. 4

      Keep a dated copy

      Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.

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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

    Is the Belgium company register free to search?

    Check KBO's current terms for basic searches, profiles, documents and APIs. Not all are necessarily free or available without an account.

    Which register is the official one in Belgium?

    Start with KBO, at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be. Coverage can depend on entity type or jurisdiction; other official sources may answer different questions.

    What does a Belgium register entry show?

    Enterprise number (10-digit), Company name (NL/FR/DE). Availability of each field depends on what KBO publishes.

    Do register entries stay accurate?

    Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.

    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 company register 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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