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    Belgium company search by name

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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 for a company by name in Belgium?

    Search the legal name on KBO, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as Enterprise number (10-digit), Company name (NL/FR/DE), Legal form, Registered address depend on the source; official access and fees vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Enter the legal name

      Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.

    2. 2

      Narrow ambiguous matches

      Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (BV/SRL (Private limited), NV/SA (Public limited), VOF/SNC (General partnership)) to identify the right one.

    3. 3

      Open the candidate record

      Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.

    4. 4

      Cross-check against KBO

      For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be.

      https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be
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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

    Can I search Belgium companies by name for free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check KBO's own search, account and document conditions separately.

    What if I only know part of the company name?

    Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.

    What does a Belgium company search return?

    Available fields can include Enterprise number (10-digit), Company name (NL/FR/DE), Legal form, Registered address. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.

    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 for a company by name 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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