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Same or very similar names

4 registered enterprises with a name easily confused with yours.

  • Formations ADR same name
    Anderlecht · since 2021
  • formation very similar
    Name of an establishment of Amstramgram · Cultural education · Binche · since 2005
  • Sole trader very similar
    Socio-cultural adult education · since 2023
  • Sole trader very similar
    Vocational training · since 2024
Names that resemble it 42 registered names with shared words or a related spelling.
  • FORMATIO similar
    Combined facilities support activities · Zaventem · since 1932
  • Vocational training · Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 2020
  • Sole trader similar
    Onderwijs voor sociale promotie · since 2009
  • Sole trader similar
    Other education · since 2024
  • Vocational training · Charleroi · since 2014
  • Organisation of conventions and trade shows · Nivelles · since 2018
  • Bertrix · since 2006
  • Sole trader similar
    Vocational training · since 2023
  • Onderwijs voor sociale promotie · Brussel · since 2012
  • Gembloux · since 2015
  • Sole trader similar
    Photography, excluding press photography · since 2000
  • Name of an establishment of FESTO · Organisation of conventions and trade shows · Elsene · since 2023
  • Sole trader similar
    Other education · since 2026
  • Sole trader similar
    Vocational training · since 2026
  • FORMAT-IC similar
    Certified accountants and tax accountants · Anderlecht · since 1983
  • FORMATIS similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Schaarbeek · since 2001
  • Media representation · Leuven · since 2023
  • Business and other management consultancy · Estinnes · since 2023
  • Vocational training · La Louvière · since 2024
  • Sole trader similar
    Computer consultancy and computer facilities management · since 2024
  • Vocational training · Brussel · since 1984
  • Name of an establishment of WORK'INN · Employment placement agencies · Waremme · since 1996
  • Other amusement and recreation activities · Berloz · since 2012
  • Other social work without accommodation · Braives · since 2005
  • FORMAT similar
    Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate, excluding land · Turnhout · since 1996
  • FORMAT + similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Londerzeel · since 2000
  • ForMat similar
    Abbreviation of ForMat Efficiency · Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories · Grez-Doiceau · since 2014
  • Public relations and communication consultancy · Wavre · since 2014
  • Sole trader similar
    Vocational training · since 2015
  • Business and other management consultancy · Assesse · since 2016
  • Book publishing · Malmedy · since 2017
  • Sole trader similar
    Vocational training · since 2024
  • Forma T. similar
    Joinery installation · Jette · since 2019
  • Vocational training · Blégny · since 2022
  • Forma.T similar
    Spa · since 2008
  • Nursing and midwifery · Dilbeek · since 2010
  • Vocational training · Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 2024
  • Business and other management consultancy · Thuin · since 2024
  • Abbreviation of MATHEMO FORMATIONS · Vocational training · Rebecq · since 2025
  • Sole trader similar
    Other education · since 2025
  • Formation Morale similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Ukkel · since 1990
  • FORMATIONS ET PROJETS similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Fernelmont · since 2001

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. A name can be free in the register and still be protected as a trademark. Trademarks are searched in the 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.

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