What is a Business Registration Certificate ?

The equivalents of the Business Registration Certificate vary from one country to another, and the names and formats of these documents may differ.

Here are some examples for certain countries:

France (id. Monaco, DOM/TOM): Extract Kbis issued by the Trade and Companies Register (Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés or RCS).

Belgium: Extract from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises or BCE).

United Kingdom: Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Companies House.

Spain: Certificado de Registro Mercantil, issued by the Mercantile Registry.

United States: Certificate of Constitution (or Articles of Incorporation) issued by the Secretary of State of the state where the company is registered.

Portugal: Certidão Permanente issued by the National Registry of Legal Persons (Registo Nacional de Pessoas Coletivas or RNPC).

China: Business License issued by the Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC) or the equivalent organization according to the company's legal structure.

Japan: Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK) - Certificate of Registration issued by the Commercial Affairs Bureau.

Australia: Certificate of Registration issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

It is important to note that this information is based on general standards and may evolve.

For up-to-date and specific information for a company in a particular country, it is recommended to consult the relevant government authorities or seek specialized legal services.