BCE API: access data from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises in Belgium

In brief

The Company Belgium BCE API provides real-time access to the official Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO) database via a simple REST/JSON interface. It covers over 2 million Belgian companies with search by name, BCE number, address or NACE code, and returns structured data in under one second.

What is the BCE API?

The BCE API (Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises) is a programming interface that provides access to public data from the KBO (Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen), the central database of all companies registered in Belgium. With over 2 million entities listed, the BCE is the reference source for all official information about Belgian companies.

Our REST API allows you to query this data in a fast, reliable, and structured way, without having to scrape the official FPS Economy website or download the large Open Data files.

Why use a BCE API instead of the official website?

The Public Search website from the FPS Economy allows manual lookups but has several limitations for professional use:

Available data via the BCE API

General company information

Each company in the BCE has a unique enterprise number of 10 digits (e.g., 0123.456.789). Via our API, you can retrieve:

• Name: official name, abbreviations, trade names

• Legal form: SA, SRL, SC, sole proprietorship...

• Status: active, ceased, bankrupt

• Creation date: activity start date

• Registered office address: full address with postal code

• NACE codes: classified economic activities

• Phone numbers and email (when publicly available)

• Company website

Establishment units

Each company can have one or more establishment units (branches, offices, points of sale). The API returns for each establishment:

• Establishment unit number

• Full address

• Activity start date

• Specific NACE codes

How to use the BCE API: step by step

Step 1: Create a free account

Go to companybelgium.be and create your account.

Step 2: Generate your API keys

In the "API Keys" section of your dashboard, generate a key pair:

• Public key (pk_live_...): identifies your application

• Secret key (sk_live_...): authenticates your requests

Step 3: Make your first search

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curl -X GET "https://companybelgium.be/api/companies/search?name=Proximus" \
  -H "X-API-Key: pk_live_your_public_key" \
  -H "X-API-Secret: sk_live_your_secret_key"

All BCE API endpoints

1. Search companies by name

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GET /api/companies/search?name={name}&zipCode={postalCode}&city={city}&naceCode={nace}&page={page}

2. Company details by BCE number

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GET /api/companies/{bceNumber}

3. Search by address

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GET /api/companies/address?postalCode={postalCode}&street={street}&houseNumber={number}

4. Company establishments

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GET /api/companies/{bceNumber}/establishments

5. Establishment search

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GET /api/establishments/search?name={name}&zipCode={postalCode}&city={city}

6. Peppol verification

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GET /api/peppol/check?vatNumber={vatNumber}

7. PDF export

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GET /api/companies/{bceNumber}/pdf?lang=en

Integration examples

JavaScript / TypeScript

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async function searchCompany(name: string) {
  const response = await fetch(
    class="code-string">`https:class="code-comment">//companybelgium.be/api/companies/search?name=${encodeURIComponent(name)}`,
    {
      headers: {
        class="code-string">'X-API-Key': process.env.BCE_API_KEY!,
        class="code-string">'X-API-Secret': process.env.BCE_API_SECRET!,
      },
    }
  );
  return response.json();
}

Python

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import requests

def search_bce(name: str) -> dict:
    response = requests.get(
        "https://companybelgium.be/api/companies/search",
        params={"name": name},
        headers={
            "X-API-Key": "pk_live_your_key",
            "X-API-Secret": "sk_live_your_secret",
        },
    )
    response.raise_for_status()
    return response.json()

Use cases for the BCE API

Supplier and partner verification (KYC/AML)

The BCE API is essential for Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering procedures — see our automated KYC verification guide.

ERP and CRM integration

Automatically enrich your customer and supplier records in your ERP (SAP, Odoo, Exact Online) or CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot) — read our guide on integrating the BCE API into an ERP or CRM.

SaaS and Fintech applications

Use the BCE API for automated onboarding, credit scoring, and compliance. Also see the comparison of BCE API alternatives in 2026 and the full BCE API endpoints reference.

Pricing

FAQ about the BCE API

What is the BCE / KBO?

The Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (BCE), in Dutch Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO), is the Belgian central register containing all entities registered in Belgium.

Is the BCE API free?

Yes, we offer a free plan with 100 requests per month.

Is the data up to date?

Our data is synchronized daily with the official sources of the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.

Conclusion

The BCE API from Company Belgium is the simplest and fastest solution to access official data from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.

Create your free account and start querying the BCE in minutes.