Company search in Belgium

Belgium’s CBE, KBO and BCE are names for the same enterprise register. The Federal Public Service Economy operates the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises. Its enterprise number provides the link between basic identity information, corporate publications and other official records.

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At a glance

Registry
Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE/KBO/BCE)
Authority
Federal Public Service Economy
Language of records
Dutch, French or German, depending on record
Currency of fees
Euro (EUR); applicable fees confirmed for the requested documents
Public access
Depends on registry, legal form and requested document
Turnaround via Fill Easy
Confirmed when the order is accepted

Registry

Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE/KBO/BCE)

Federal Public Service Economy

A company file can require more than the CBE result. Corporate acts and notices are published through the Belgian Official Gazette, while the National Bank’s Central Balance Sheet Office provides filed annual accounts within its coverage. These sources should be assembled according to the evidence question.

CBE, KBO and BCE refer to the same register in different languages.

kbopub.economie.fgov.be (opens in a new tab)

Identifier

Enterprise number

A ten-digit enterprise number identifies the registered entity. Establishment-unit numbers identify operating units and should be recorded separately.

Documents

DocumentWhat it shows
CBE public enterprise recordEntity identity, legal form, registered address, status and available activity or establishment information.
Belgian Official Gazette corporate publicationsPublished corporate acts and notices relevant to formation, amendments, management or other events.
Annual accounts through the National Bank, where filedFinancial statements and associated documents for entities with filing obligations and accessible records.

Worth knowing

  • CBE, KBO and BCE refer to the same register in different languages.
  • An establishment-unit number is distinct from the enterprise number of the legal entity.
  • The National Bank’s accounts service and corporate Gazette publications answer different questions from the basic CBE search.

Questions

Which identifiers are needed to search companies in Belgium?

A ten-digit enterprise number identifies the registered entity. Establishment-unit numbers identify operating units and should be recorded separately.

Does the company search establish every beneficial owner?

No. Registered particulars and public ownership disclosures have limits. Trace corporate holders and obtain supporting ownership or control evidence where the accessible records leave gaps.

Can I request certified documents?

Specify the required document, certification and receiving institution’s requirements. Feasibility, access, price and expected turnaround are confirmed for the request.

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