Belgium company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Belgium
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How do I search the company register in Belgium?
The Belgium company register is maintained by KBO (https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be). Search it by company name or registration number to see Enterprise number (10-digit), Company name (NL/FR/DE). Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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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
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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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.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Belgium company register free to search?
Yes. Searching KBO and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Belgium?
KBO, at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be. Anything else republishing Belgium company data is a copy of that register.
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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Belgium data
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