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“ARTSS”

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Same or very similar names

9 registered enterprises with a name easily confused with yours.

  • ARTSS same name
    Retail sale of other cultural and recreation goods · Knokke-Heist · since 2006
  • Arts2 very similar
    Officieel hoger onderwijs · Mons · since 1932
  • Artsi (sole trader) very similar
    Event catering · since 2018
  • ARTSY (sole trader) very similar
    Vervaardiging van bereide maaltijden en schotels · since 1994
  • Artsy very similar
    Interior design · Antwerpen · since 2022
  • ARTSU (sole trader) very similar
    Agents and managers of artists, athletes and other public figures · since 2006
  • ARTSO very similar
    Vervaardiging van hydraulische en pneumatische apparatuur · Oostkamp · since 2023
  • Vervaardiging van kantoor- en winkelmeubelen · since 2008
  • ArTess very similar
    Name of an establishment of VENTUS CONSULTING · Computer consultancy and computer facilities management · Pelt · since 2005
Names that resemble it 55 registered names with shared words or a related spelling.
  • ARTS similar
    Ukkel · since 1985
  • A R T S similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Nijlen · since 1995
  • Art's similar
    Abbreviation of Art's Music · Tournai · since 2009
  • Arts² similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Genk · since 2010
  • ARTS similar
    Abbreviation of Aesthetic Reconstructive Team Services · Specialist medical practice · Brussel · since 2024
  • Art SBL similar
    Elsene · since 1982
  • ARTS 3.5 similar
    Dinant · since 1984
  • ARTSON similar
    Retail sale of clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies (general range) · Haacht · since 1988
  • ARTSON similar
    Joinery installation · Zedelgem · since 1991
  • ARTS 14 similar
    Apeldoorn · since 1995
  • ARTS 53 similar
    Apeldoorn · since 1996
  • Arts 44 similar
    Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate, excluding social housing · Watermaal-Bosvoorde · since 2015
  • ART-SBW similar
    Full-service restaurants · Ichtegem · since 2018
  • artson similar
    Antwerpen · since 2018
  • Art SUD similar
    Other building finishing work · Anderlecht · since 2019
  • Other printing · since 1994
  • ARTS 21 similar
    Development of non-residential building projects · Ukkel · since 2022
  • Retail sale of other cultural and recreation goods · since 2026
  • Graphic design and visual communication · since 2023
  • ARTSOL similar
    Office administrative and support services · Gent · since 2023
  • Arts 28 similar
    Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate, excluding land · Brussel · since 2025
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of Antwerpse Radio en Televisie · Antwerpen · since 1982
  • ART similar
    Name of an establishment of VALENS · General construction of residential buildings · Oudergem · since 1983
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of ARTICON RESTAURATIE TECHNIEKEN · Visual arts creation · Vorselaar · since 1987
  • A.R.T. similar
    Name of an establishment of SOETEWEY, Architecture, Rénovation, Décoration, Gestion · Combined facilities support activities · since 1988
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of ACHAT, REVENTE, TRAVAUX · Development of residential building projects · Andenne · since 1990
  • Art similar
    Abbreviation of Festival d'Art · Exploitatie van culturele centra en multifunctionele zalen ten behoeve van culturele activiteiten · Huy · since 1991
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of Arendonks Revenche Team · Arendonk · since 1995
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of ALGEMENE RENOVATIETECHNIEKEN · Painting of buildings · Knokke-Heist · since 2000
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of Amber Reünie Team · Aalst · since 2013
  • ART similar
    General construction of residential buildings · Antwerpen · since 2016
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of Aerts Ronald Technics · General electrical installation work · Merksplas · since 2018
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of AUTOMATE RANDOM THINGS · Other information technology and computer services · Herent · since 2018
  • Other amusement and recreation activities · since 2019
  • ART similar
    Aalst · since 2020
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of A.R.T. · Activities of other sports clubs · Antwerpen · since 2021
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of Arden' Racing Team · Other membership organisations · Nassogne · since 2021
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of Anderlecht Running Team · Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 2021
  • ART similar
    Bouw van rioleringen · Kalmthout · since 2022
  • A.R.T. similar
    Sawmilling and planing of wood · Evergem · since 2023
  • ART- similar
    Non-specialised retail sale with food, beverages or tobacco predominating · Zonnebeke · since 2010
  • A.R.T. similar
    Abbreviation of Art Road Team · Braine-l'Alleud · since 2012
  • Media representation · since 2004
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of ALPHA RACING TEAM · Liège · since 2005
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of Ambuce Rescue Team · Patiëntenvervoer per ambulance · Wijnegem · since 2006
  • Risk and damage evaluation · since 2007
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of ANTWERP REHAB & TRAINING · Sports and recreation education · Antwerpen · since 2008
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of ART Holding · Business and other management consultancy · Oud-Turnhout · since 2008
  • A.R.T. similar
    Sports and recreation education · Puurs-Sint-Amands · since 2023
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of Atlas Race Team · Other sports activities · Oostende · since 2025
  • ART similar
    Abbreviation of Antwerp Racing Team · Activities of other sports clubs · Assenede · since 2026
  • ARTSIM similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 1987
  • A.R.T. similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of Advanced Racing Technology · Zonhoven · since 1990
  • A.R.T. similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of AUTONOME RAAD THUISVERPLEEGKUNDIGEN · Sint-Niklaas · since 1997
  • ART similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Name of an establishment of AERDEN RAF TUINARCHITECTUUR · Landscape service activities · Essen · since 2004

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