Belgium Company Extract — How to Get an Official Registry Document

How to get a company extract in BelgiumAn official Belgium company extract is issued by KBO at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be. Free public search covers most verification needs; a paid certified extract is normally only required for banking, tenders, court filings or notarised transactions.Steps

Confirm the entity first Search by name or registration number and confirm you have the right legal entity before paying for anything.

Decide whether you need a certified copy For internal due diligence, the free public record is usually sufficient. Certified extracts are for banks, tender submissions, courts and notaries.

Request the extract from KBO Extracts are issued by the register itself at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be. Third parties cannot issue a certified document.

Check the issue date Most counterparties require an extract issued within the last three months, so request it close to when you need to submit it.

Frequently asked questionsDo I need a paid extract to verify a Belgium company?Usually not. The free public record from KBO confirms legal name, registration number, status and registered address. A certified extract is only needed when a bank, court or tender explicitly requires one.What does a Belgium company extract contain?Typically the legal name, registration number, incorporation date, registered address, entity type and current status — the same core fields visible in the free record, but issued as an official document.Can a third-party site issue an official extract?No. Only KBO can issue a certified extract for Belgium. Third-party tools help you find and monitor the record, not certify it.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.Source: KBOLast verified: 2026-06-01