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“SOFOS”

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Same or very similar names

5 registered enterprises with a name easily confused with yours.

  • SOFOS same name
    Activities of holding companies · Olen · since 2018
  • SOFON very similar
    Abbreviation of SOCIETE PRIVEE DE TRANSACTIONS FONCIERES · Paris · since 1993
  • SOFOP very similar
    Abbreviation of SOLIDARITEITSFONDS KUNSTHUIS OPERA VLAANDEREN BALLET VLAANDEREN VZW · Antwerpen · since 2011
  • SOFON BV very similar
    Computer programming · Eindhoven · since 1998
  • SOFOX very similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Washing and cleaning of motor vehicles · Gent · since 2020
Names that resemble it 32 registered names with shared words or a related spelling.
  • SOFO similar
    On-demand passenger transport by chauffeured vehicle · Etterbeek · since 1994
  • SOFO similar
    Abbreviation of De Flik · Retail sale of souvenirs and religious articles · Gent · since 1998
  • SoFo similar
    Abbreviation of Solidariteitsfonds van de Nationale Kamer van Gerechtsdeurwaarders · Other social work without accommodation · Sint-Gillis (bij-Brussel) · since 2024
  • Sole trader similar
    Computer programming · since 2026
  • SOFO similar
    Koksijde · since 2026
  • SOFORA similar
    Renting and operating of own or leased residential real estate, excluding social housing · Wemmel · since 1991
  • SOFORO similar
    Travel agency activities · Diest · since 2023
  • S.O.S. similar
    Abbreviation of Zwemclub S.O.S. · Activiteiten van watersportclubs · Gent · since 1981
  • S.O.S. similar
    Abbreviation of Snelste Oostendse Sleepdienst · Service activities incidental to land transportation · Oostende · since 1984
  • S.O.S. similar
    Abbreviation of Save Our Souls · Sint-Jans-Molenbeek · since 1990
  • S.O.S. similar
    Deinze · since 1994
  • SOS similar
    Abbreviation of Samedi On Sort · Anhée · since 2012
  • SOS similar
    Abbreviation of STARS ON STAGE · Performing arts by independent artists · Genk · since 2014
  • SOS similar
    Abbreviation of VZW Steenweg op stelten · Dendermonde · since 2016
  • SOS similar
    Name of an establishment of SOS LIMOUSINE · Non-scheduled passenger transport by road · Asse · since 2017
  • SOS similar
    Abbreviation of SHARED OFFICE SERVICE · Other business support services · Antwerpen · since 2018
  • SOF similar
    Abbreviation of VZW Six On Fire · Vosselaar · since 2019
  • S.O.S. similar
    Abbreviation of Secret of Success · Literary creation · Manage · since 2019
  • SOF similar
    Abbreviation of Sons Of Flanders · Lievegem · since 2020
  • SO'S similar
    Promotion and organisation of arts and performing arts events · Duffel · since 2020
  • SOS similar
    Name of an establishment of ANNIVA · Retail sale of clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies (general range) · La Louvière · since 2022
  • SOS similar
    Abbreviation of Shine on Stage · Blégny · since 2022
  • SOS similar
    Abbreviation of SOURCE OF SUCCESS · Office administrative and support services · Tienen · since 2023
  • SoF similar
    Abbreviation of Spirit of Freedom · Gent · since 2007
  • Soforim similar
    Abbreviation of Société forestière et immobilière Soforim · Activities of holding companies · Gent · since 1941
  • SOFOBEL similar
    Activities of holding companies · Elsene · since 2014
  • Soforté similar
    Business and other management consultancy · Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht · since 2022
  • SOFOTTE similar
    Retail sale of prescription glasses, lenses and sunglasses · Hamme (Vl.) · since 2007
  • So-Fo Lex similar
    Activities of lawyers · Oud-Heverlee · since 2023
  • SOFO similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Gent · since 1983
  • SOFONA similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Renting and operating of own or leased non-residential real estate, excluding land · Ukkel · since 1968
  • S.O.S. similarin bankruptcy or liquidation
    Abbreviation of Samen Ontspanning en Sport · Pajottegem · since 1982

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