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What is the company registry in Belgium?
Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE)
About Belgium
The Belgium Companies Registry is located in Brussels and was founded in 1950.
Belgium is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. The main language of Belgium is Dutch which is spoken by 59% of the population with other languages such as French and German spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Belgium is over 11.76 million.
Belgium Economy
The Real GDP in Belgium is in the region of $751.592 billion with a GDP per capita of $63,600. Belgium economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Belgium are natural gas, vaccines, refined petroleum, packaged medicine, cars.
Main Trading Partners of Belgium
The leading export and import partners for Belgium are:
Exports: Germany 19%, France 15%, Netherlands 14%, US 6%, Italy 5%
Imports: Netherlands 19%, Germany 12%, France 9%, US 6%, China 6%
Belgium Certificate of Incorporation
The Belgium Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Belgium Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Belgium company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Belgium register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Belgium customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Belgium Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Belgium the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Belgium company registration number;
Belgium name;
Belgium status;
Belgium type (natural person or legal person);
Belgium start date;
Belgium address registered office of legal persons;
Belgium legal form;
Belgium contact data (telephone no. and fax no., email address and website);
Belgium economic activities;
Belgium certifications, licences or registrations that are of importance for third parties or whose publication is mandatory;
Belgium ex officio striking off of the entity for failure to submit their financial statements;
Belgium name and first name of the founders and/or persons who perform a legal function within the entity;
Belgium legal situation;
Belgium characteristics;
Belgium links between entities;
Belgium capital;
Belgium duration of the entity, if limited;
Belgium fiscal year-end and start and end date of the exceptional fiscal year, if any;
Belgium date of the General Meeting;
Belgium links to databases containing data not recorded in the CBE;
Belgium start date of this data.
Do you need to register / sign up at the Belgium Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Belgium register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Belgium
Over 1,200,000 companies registered in Belgium.
Types of Companies in Belgium
Businesses in Belgium can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Dutch French English / German
private stichting fondation privée Private foundation
stichting van openbaar nut fondation d'utilité publique Public foundation
economisch samenwerkingsverband (ESV) groupement d'intérêt économique (GIE) Economic interest grouping (joint venture) stille handelsvennootschap société interne contractual joint venture (No JV company is
created)
tijdelijke handelsvennootschap société momentanée equity joint venture (JV company is created)
vereniging zonder winstoogmerk (VZW) association sans but lucratif (ASBL) German: Vereinigung ohne
Gewinnerzielungsabsicht (VoG)
vereniging in deelneming société en participation (SEP) Equity partnership
feitelijke vereniging société de fait De facto partnership, partnership by
estoppel
eenmanszaak entreprise individuelle Sole trader (UK), sole proprietorship (US)
vennootschap onder firma (VOF) société en nom collectif (SNC) General partnership
gewone commanditaire vennootschap (Comm. V.) société en commandite simple (SCS) Limited partnership
commanditaire vennootschap op aandelen (Comm. VA) société en commandite par actions (SCA) Publicly traded partnership
besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid société privée à responsabilité limitée (SPRL) Private limited liability company
(BVBA)
besloten vennootschap (BV) société responsabilité limitée (SRL) Private limited company
eenpersoons besloten vennootschap met beperkte société privée à responsabilité limitée unipersonnelle single member limited company
aansprakelijkheid (EBVBA) (SPRLU)
Naamloze vennootschap (NV) societé anonyme (SA) Public limited company (UK)
coöperatieve vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid société coopérative à responsabilité limitée Limited liability cooperative
(CVBA) (SCRL)
coöperatieve vennootschap met onbeperkte aansprakelijkheid société coopérative à responsabilité illimitée Unlimited liability cooperative
(CVOA) (SCRI)
Can you order a Belgium Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Belgium agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Belgium accepts the Apostille Certificate for Belgium Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Belgium signed up to the Hague Convention on 9th February 1976.
What is the language(s) of the Belgium Company Registry?
The Belgium Company Register are in Dutch, French, German, English languages.
Belgium Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Belgium has 83 embassies abroad, as well as 302 consulates and six other representations.
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, hosts 187 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 140 consulates and another eight representations located in Belgium.
Belgium Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Belgium. Our local partner is based in Grobbendonk which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Belgium including Antwerp, Wolvertem and Gooik. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Belgium Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Belgium from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Belgium Moody's rating: Aa3 (first obtained in 2011)
Belgium Standard & Poors rating: AA (first obtained in 2011)
Belgium Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Belgium Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Belgium.
Belgium Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Belgium. Our specialist Belgium skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Belgium Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Belgium Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Belgium. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Belgium Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Belgium?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Belgium?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Belgium?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.