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    How to find a company's registration number in Belgium

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

    How do I find a company's registration number in Belgium?

    Search the company's name on KBO at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open KBO

      Navigate to https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be.

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

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      Confirm it's the right entity

      Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.

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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

    Where is a Belgium company's registration number published?

    Look for the identifier on the entity's record or available extract in KBO (https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be). Compare it with the counterparty's documentation; publication requirements and identifier labels vary by jurisdiction.

    Is looking up a Belgium registration number free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free. Check KBO's current access rules: an official portal can require an account, charge for searches or restrict particular documents.

    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.

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    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.

    Where do I find a Belgium company's registration number?

    Every registered Belgium entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its KBO/BCE record.

    Is a Belgium registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the KBO/BCE when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.

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