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    Is KBO free to search?

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search Company Records in Belgium

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

    How do I use KBO for free in Belgium?

    LemReveal's basic registry lookup is free. The official KBO service at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be has its own access rules: distinguish basic search, officer information, filed documents, certified extracts and API access. Do not assume these are all free or available without an account.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open KBO

      Go to https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be and check the official search and access options.

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

      Check basic-search access

      Determine whether the required entity search is public, requires an account or carries a search fee. Do not confuse a free search-results list with a full company extract.

    3. 3

      Check the fields you need

      Find out whether officers, addresses and historical filings are included in the public result or require a separate document.

    4. 4

      Check document and API charges

      Review the official terms for extracts, certified copies, filings and data services. A free web lookup does not imply a free API or certification.

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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

    Do I need to pay to search KBO?

    Check the current official access terms at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be. Basic lookup on LemReveal is free, but official search access and document pricing are independent of LemReveal.

    What does KBO charge for?

    Check separately for searches, officer particulars, extracts, certified copies and data services. Availability and fees vary by source and document; the official fee schedule is authoritative.

    Is there a free API for KBO?

    A public web search does not guarantee an open API. Check the official developer or data-service terms. LemReveal's public lookup supports available integrations and is not a promise of complete or unrestricted access to this register.

    People also ask about use KBO for free 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.

    What does the Belgium business registry cost?

    Searching the KBO/BCE by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the Belgium register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the KBO/BCE. Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

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