🇧🇪 Belgium · Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
Quick answer
The common company is a BV/SRL (private limited); formation requires a notarial deed and registration in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO/BCE), which issues a company number. VAT registration follows if applicable.
Companies are entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) via an accredited business counter; the SRL/BV is the common limited-liability form.
- The SRL/BV (private limited company) is the standard form for most businesses.
- Registration is done through an accredited business counter (guichet d'entreprises / ondernemingsloket).
- A company number from the CBE identifies the business across administrations.
Official authorities
- Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE)
Official enterprise register.
- Business.belgium.be
Official portal for doing business.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BV/SRL?
The private limited company (Dutch BV / French SRL) is the standard flexible limited-liability form in Belgium.
Is a notary required?
Yes — forming a BV/SRL requires a notarial deed and registration in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.
What is the KBO/BCE number?
The enterprise number issued on registration, used for tax, VAT and official dealings.
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