Name check
Is your company name already in the register? Type the name you want to use. You see at once whether an active company in the KBO register already has the same or a similar name, and whether it works in your sector. Trademarks and domain names are checked separately.
“EMA”
An active company already has this name
The name is not unique in the register. In another sector the risk of confusion is smaller, but customers and search engines do not always make that distinction.
Also pick your activity to see whether a similar name exists in your own sector.
What this check does and does not say
- 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).
- A domain name or a social media handle is also separate from the register.
Same or very similar names
17 registered enterprises with a name easily confused with yours.
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Abbreviation of Eerste Meierysche Autobedrijf Ema NV · Valkenswaard · since 1971
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Abbreviation of EMA ELEKTRO-MASCHINEN SCHULTZE en Co · Hirschhorn · since 1984
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Abbreviation of ECOLE DE MAITRISE AUTOMOBILE · Driving schools for cars and motorcycles · Nivelles · since 1984
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On-demand passenger transport by chauffeured vehicle · Ukkel · since 1991
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Abbreviation of ELECTRIC MANUFACTERING AND ADVICE · Business and other management consultancy · Antwerpen · since 1992
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Abbreviation of ELECTRICITEITSWERKEN MELOTTE ARNOLD · Other professional, scientific and technical activities · Hasselt · since 2002
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Abbreviation of erasmus mundus students and alumni association · Detailhandel in boeken · Brussel · since 2016
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Abbreviation of European Midwives Association · Antwerpen · since 2017
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Abbreviation of Espace muséal d'Andenne · Activiteiten van historische locaties en monumenten · Andenne · since 2021
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Abbreviation of Embrasser l'Arbre · La Hulpe · since 2022
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Abbreviation of Europe Medical Assistance · Patiëntenvervoer per ambulance · Kontich · since 2010
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Other information technology and computer services · since 2021
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since 1989
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Certified accountants and tax accountants · since 1976
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Abbreviation of Enigma Management Associates · Activities of holding companies · Waregem · since 2025
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Abbreviation of EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION · Office administrative and support services · Genk · since 2008
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Ukkel · since 2023
Names that resemble it 52 registered names with shared words or a related spelling.
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Abbreviation of Association of the European Manufacturers of Feed Mineral Materials · Brussel · since 1994
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Activities of holding companies · Destelbergen · since 2014
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Retail sale of automotive fuel · Quiévrain · since 2007
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Abbreviation of Energy and Environmental Managers Association · Brussel · since 1985
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Name of an establishment of EUROPEAN MEDIA MONITOR AND ANALYSIS LIMITED · Market research and public opinion polling · London WIX 3TB · since 1989
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General electrical installation work · Nazareth-De Pinte · since 1991
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Office administrative and support services · Kortrijk · since 1992
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Abbreviation of Équipement, Machines et Appareils Spéciaux · Vervaardiging van schakel- en verdeelinrichtingen · Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 1993
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Retail sale of lighting equipment · Lasne · since 1996
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Abbreviation of E - MAX ALUMINIUM PROFIELEN · Productie van aluminium · Dilsen-Stokkem · since 1996
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Genk · since 1997
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Abbreviation of European Environmental Management Association · Brussel · since 1997
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Handelsbemiddeling in de groothandel in brandstoffen, ertsen, metalen en chemische producten · Schoten · since 2000
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Groothandel in uurwerken en sieraden · Kruisem · since 2000
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Abbreviation of EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS CONFEDERATION · Charleroi · since 2012
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Business and other management consultancy · Gent · since 2013
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Abbreviation of ECOLE MASHIYA DES AMIS DU SPORT · Schaarbeek · since 2014
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Machining of metals · since 1981
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Graphic design and visual communication · since 1998
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Other specialised construction activities · Antwerpen · since 2016
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Activities of holding companies · Dilbeek · since 2017
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Development of residential building projects · Ardooie · since 2017
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Business and other management consultancy · Gent · since 2018
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Business and other management consultancy · Brasschaat · since 2018
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Business and other management consultancy · Antwerpen · since 2018
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Izegem · since 2003
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Aalter · since 2013
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Abbreviation of EARLY MODERN ART RESEARCH · Brussel · since 2020
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Other legal services · Wetteren · since 2022
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Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate, excluding land · Puurs-Sint-Amands · since 2023
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Brasschaat · since 2023
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Day nurseries and crèches · Antwerpen · since 2009
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Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate, excluding land · Brugge · since 2009
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Activities of holding companies · Izegem · since 2011
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Detailhandel in herenbovenkleding · Oostende · since 2011
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Other printing · since 2003
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Abbreviation of ENTREPRISE DE MODES ET MANIERES D'AUJOURD'HUI · Other membership organisations · Antwerpen · since 2004
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Vervaardiging van keukenmeubelen · Malle · since 2006
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Retail sale of second-hand clothing · since 2007
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Activities of holding companies · Sint-Martens-Latem · since 2007
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Schaarbeek · since 2008
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Abbreviation of EFIRE CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD · BIRMINGHAM · since 2008
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Abbreviation of E-MAS Consulting · Engineering and related technical consultancy, excluding land surveyors · Elsene · since 2023
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Business and other management consultancy · Kapellen · since 2024
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Abbreviation of Event Management for Martials Arts · Other sports activities · Sint-Niklaas · since 2025
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Non-specialised retail sale with food, beverages or tobacco predominating · Charleroi · since 2025
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Gent · since 2024
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Certified accountants and tax accountants · Wetteren · since 2025
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Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications · Antwerpen · since 2025
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Painting of buildings · Gent · since 2026
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Abbreviation of European Electronic Messaging Association · since 1988
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Non-specialised retail sale with food, beverages or tobacco predominating · Kortrijk · since 2023