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  • We compare against every name in the KBO register today: the name, the abbreviation and the trade names of enterprises and their establishments. Capitals, accents, punctuation and legal forms (bv, nv, srl, ...) do not count.
  • This is not a trademark search and not legal advice on using the name. A name that is not in the register can still be protected as a trademark. Trademarks are searched in the official registers of the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP, boip.int) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO, euipo.europa.eu).
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Same or very similar names

19 registered enterprises with a name easily confused with yours.

  • E.R.C. same name
    Exploitatie van recreatiedomeinen · La Louvière · since 1974
  • E.R.C. same name
    Abbreviation of European Roaders Club · Londerzeel · since 1983
  • E.R.C. same name
    Abbreviation of ENTREPRISE RESTAURATION CONSTRUCTION · Tours · since 1985
  • ERC same name
    Abbreviation of Economic Research Consultants · Development of residential building projects · Lanaken · since 1989
  • ERC same name
    Development of residential building projects · Malle · since 1990
  • ERC same name
    Abbreviation of EUROPEAN RESEARCH EN CONSULTANT · Tervuren · since 1993
  • ERC same name
    Abbreviation of European Resuscitation Council · Book publishing · Niel · since 1997
  • E.R.C. same name
    Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate, excluding land · Zonhoven · since 2002
  • E.R.C. same name
    Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles · Avelgem · since 2013
  • E.R.C. same name
    General construction of residential buildings · Jodoigne · since 2013
  • Repair and maintenance of machinery · since 2012
  • General electrical installation work · since 2020
  • E-RC same name
    Abbreviation of Eritrean Refugee Committee · Brussel · since 2022
  • Vervaardiging van spellen en speelgoed · since 2012
  • ERC same name
    Abbreviation of EMPLOYEE RELACATION COUNCIL INC. - Wordwide ERC · Washington DC · since 2007
  • ERC same name
    Abbreviation of EGLISE DES RACHETES DU CHRIST · Liège · since 2025
  • E.R.C. same namein bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of AFRICABSYSTEMS · Zutendaal · since 1994
  • ERC same namein bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of European Research and Communications · Brussel · since 1996
  • E.R.C.CO very similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Name of an establishment of EUROPEAN RECYCLING CARPETS COMPANY · Wholesale of beverages, general range · Anderlecht · since 1989
Names that resemble it 39 registered names with shared words or a related spelling.
  • Erca similar
    Groothandel in installatiemateriaal voor loodgieterswerk en verwarming · Westerlo · since 1968
  • ERCA similar
    Other construction installation · Brugge · since 1990
  • ERCA similar
    Limited-service restaurants, excluding mobile food services · Jabbeke · since 1994
  • E.R.C.H. similar
    Abbreviation of EENDRACHT RACING CLUB HOEILAART · Cafés and bars · Hoeilaart · since 2002
  • E.E.R.C similar
    Abbreviation of EGLISE EVANGELIQUE-LA REVELATION DU CHRIST · Brussel · since 2015
  • ERCG similar
    Montigny-le-Bretonneux · since 2017
  • ERRC similar
    Abbreviation of THE EUROPEAN ROMA RIGHTS CENTRE · Other membership organisations · Brussel · since 2018
  • ERCE similar
    Construction of roads and motorways · Grimbergen · since 2021
  • ERCO similar
    Activities of holding companies · Antwerpen · since 2023
  • ERCS similar
    Nursing and midwifery · Kontich · since 2009
  • ERCA similar
    Nursing and midwifery · Beringen · since 2012
  • ERCA similar
    Abbreviation of EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY CARE ASSOCIATION · Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe · since 2003
  • ERCN similar
    Full-service restaurants · Evergem · since 2025
  • E.R.C.M. similar
    Physiotherapy · Namur · since 2025
  • Ercée similar
    Abbreviation of Revue et Corrigée · Book publishing · Brussel · since 1978
  • ERCOB similar
    Liège · since 1982
  • ERCAN similar
    Cafés and bars · Gent · since 2013
  • ERCEE similar
    Office administrative and support services · Antwerpen · since 2018
  • ercst similar
    Abbreviation of european roundtable on climate change and sustainable transition · Public relations and communication consultancy · Brussel · since 2018
  • General electrical installation work · since 2019
  • ERCUL similar
    Retail sale of automotive fuel · Sint-Pieters-Leeuw · since 2020
  • ErCon similar
    Coating of metals · Antwerpen · since 2021
  • ERCAL similar
    Site preparation · Blankenberge · since 2022
  • ERCIS similar
    Retail sale of newspapers and periodicals · Evere · since 2009
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of Entente de la Resistance de Woluwe Saint Lambert · Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe · since 1945
  • E.R. similar
    Abbreviation of ELISABETH RESIDENCE · Rusthuizen voor ouderen (ROB) · Chaudfontaine · since 1997
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of El Rio · Sports and recreation education · Malmedy · since 2015
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of ENERGY REMODELING · Groothandel in verlichtingsapparatuur · Olen · since 2016
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of EAGLE RISE · Business and other management consultancy · Oudergem · since 2017
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of Exclusive roofs · Roofing work · Brasschaat · since 2020
  • E-R similar
    Abbreviation of Etre-Re · Anderlecht · since 2021
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of EVASION RIVERSIDE · Other amusement and recreation activities · Brussel · since 2012
  • ER³ similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Tournai · since 2024
  • E.R. similar
    Abbreviation of Éclair Royal · Hairdressing and barber services · Ukkel · since 2024
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of EstheRudi · Antwerpen · since 2025
  • ER similar
    Abbreviation of Empire Rising · La Hulpe · since 2026
  • E_R similar
    Abbreviation of ESPACE RUIMTE · Ukkel · since 2026
  • Erca similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of Antwerpse Eiercoöperatie · Geel · since 1965
  • ER similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Non-specialised retail sale with food, beverages or tobacco predominating · Schaarbeek · since 2003

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