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“CRE-8”

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Same or very similar names

12 registered enterprises with a name easily confused with yours.

  • CRE-8 same name
    General construction of residential buildings · Knokke-Heist · since 2024
  • CRE8 same namein bankruptcy or liquidation
    Computer programming · Maaseik · since 2015
  • C.R.E. very similar
    Abbreviation of ASBL Centre de Réadaptation de l'Enfant · Andere ambulante revalidatieactiviteiten · Liège · since 1958
  • CRE very similar
    Abbreviation of Cercle des Relais Equestres · Ukkel · since 1963
  • C.R.E. very similar
    Abbreviation of Centre de Rencontres européennes · Elsene · since 1972
  • C.R.E. very similar
    Abbreviation of CLUB DES REPRENEURS D'ENTREPRISES · since 1989
  • CRE very similar
    Abbreviation of CENTRE DE REHABILITATION ENVOL · Ukkel · since 1997
  • CRE very similar
    Name of an establishment of Cost Reduction Projects Consulting · Business and other management consultancy · Dilsen-Stokkem · since 2014
  • CRE very similar
    Abbreviation of CONDOR REAL ESTATE · Grimbergen · since 2015
  • CRE very similar
    Abbreviation of Capital Real Estate · Real estate agency activities · Brussel · since 2017
  • CRE very similar
    Activities of head offices · Roeselare · since 2011
  • CRE very similar
    Abbreviation of CARROUSEL ROUSSEAUX EVENT · Operation of fairground attractions · Braine-le-Château · since 2025
Names that resemble it 52 registered names with shared words or a related spelling.
  • Cre8er similar
    Computer consultancy and computer facilities management · Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht · since 2020
  • CRE8IF similar
    Name of an establishment of ROELS-LAMBERT · Repair and maintenance of machinery · Lichtervelde · since 2012
  • CRE8-IT similar
    Activities of holding companies · Koksijde · since 2006
  • Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities · since 2015
  • Other business support services · since 2017
  • CREG similar
    Abbreviation of COMMISSION DE REGULATION DE L'ELECTRICITE-COMMISSIE VOOR DE REGULERING VAN DE ELEKTRICITEIT · Openbaar bestuur op het gebied van het bedrijfsleven; stimuleren van het bedrijfsleven · Brussel · since 1999
  • C.R.E.C. similar
    Trade name of Chambre royale des Entrepreneurs du Centre · Mons · since 1947
  • CREO similar
    Abbreviation of CENTRUM VOOR VOLWASSENENONDERWIJS CREO · Onderwijs voor sociale promotie · Roeselare · since 1955
  • CREB similar
    Abbreviation of Centre de Rééducation de l'Enfance à Bruxelles · Instellingen met huisvesting voor minderjarigen met een mentale handicap · Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe · since 1966
  • C.R.E.S. similar
    Abbreviation of Centre régional d'Education et de Services · Integrale jeugdhulp met huisvesting · Mons · since 1973
  • Crea similar
    Abbreviation of Association pour l'Encouragement des Créateurs /ou Créatrices/ d'Oeuvres artisanales · Brussel · since 1976
  • CREC similar
    Abbreviation of Centre de Recherches, Etudes et Conseils · Brussel · since 1979
  • CRET similar
    since 1985
  • CREC similar
    Abbreviation of Cercle royal des Echecs de Charleroi · Charleroi · since 1985
  • C.R.E.H. similar
    Abbreviation of CERCLE ROYAL D'ESCRIME DE HUY · Activities of other sports clubs · Huy · since 1986
  • CREA similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Tienen · since 1989
  • CREA + similar
    General construction of residential buildings · Assesse · since 1990
  • C.R.E.A. similar
    Abbreviation of Centre de Recherches et d'Etudes Astrologiques · Etterbeek · since 1989
  • Crew similar
    Abbreviation of Creative Workers - Creatieve Werkers · Visual arts creation · Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 1992
  • CREA similar
    Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate, excluding social housing · Heist-op-den-Berg · since 1993
  • C.R.E.D. similar
    Abbreviation of Compagnie russo-européenne de développement · Rebecq · since 1995
  • C.R.E.E. similar
    Abbreviation of CENTRE DE RECHERCHE EN EDUCATION ET ENVIRONNEMENT · Gesves · since 1999
  • CREA similar
    Abbreviation of CONSTRUCTIONS - RENOVATIONS - ETUDES & AMENAGEMENTS · Business and other management consultancy · Grez-Doiceau · since 2001
  • CREF similar
    Abbreviation of CENTRE D'ENTRAINEMENT ET DE FORMATION DE HAUT NIVEAU EN FOOTBALL DE LA REGION WALLONNE · Verhuur en exploitatie van terreinen · Blégny · since 2002
  • Wholesale of cars and light vans (up to 3.5 tonnes) · since 1997
  • CREO similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Les Bons Villers · since 2015
  • CREA similar
    Abbreviation of CREA Consulting · Computer consultancy and computer facilities management · Gembloux · since 2019
  • Hairdressing and barber services · since 2007
  • CREA similar
    Groothandel in bloemen en planten · Knokke-Heist · since 2020
  • CREZ similar
    General construction of residential buildings · Drogenbos · since 2021
  • C.R.E.C. similar
    Real estate appraisal on a fee or contract basis · Ramillies · since 2021
  • CRED similar
    Abbreviation of Cercle Royal d'Escrime Detaille · Activities of other sports clubs · Ath · since 2022
  • C-REX similar
    Activities of holding companies · Temse · since 2022
  • CREA similar
    Other printing · Ardooie · since 2023
  • Activities of interior architects · since 2009
  • Creo similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Schilde · since 2011
  • CREL similar
    Abbreviation of Contrat de Rivière Escaut-Lys · Verenigingen op het vlak van milieu en mobiliteit · Tournai · since 2011
  • CREA similar
    Abbreviation of CENTRE DE RECHERCHE D 'EVALUATION ET D'ACTIONS · Schaarbeek · since 2005
  • CREF similar
    Abbreviation of CAESAR REAL ESTATE FUND · Business and other management consultancy · Herent · since 2006
  • CREM similar
    Abbreviation of CHRISTIAN REMY EXPERTISES MEDICALES · Other professional, scientific and technical activities · Liège · since 2006
  • General electrical installation work · since 2008
  • CRES similar
    Abbreviation of COUTURE RESPONSABLE ET SOLIDAIRE · Manufacture of outerwear · Seraing · since 2024
  • CRE-A² similar
    Real estate agency activities · Brussel · since 2024
  • crex similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Kortenberg · since 2024
  • C.R.E.A. similar
    Abbreviation of Complex and Rare Epilepsies Alliance · Ukkel · since 2025
  • CR EU similar
    Abbreviation of Conciliation Resources EU · Other membership organisations · Etterbeek · since 2025
  • CRET similar
    Abbreviation of Cercle Royal d'Escrime Tournaisien · Tournai · since 2025
  • Bemiddelingsactiviteiten in verband met zakelijke dienstverlening, n.e.g. · since 2026
  • CREW similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Wuustwezel · since 1986
  • CREO similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Antwerpen · since 1988
  • C.R.E.O. similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of Cercle de Rencontre et d'Echange odontotechnique · Jette · since 1991
  • CRES² similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Groothandel in foto- en filmapparatuur en in andere optische artikelen · Antwerpen · since 2002

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