Active · per the CBE, 30 October 2026

BABEL

BE0430749284

Rechtspersoon Private limited company 1 establishment

BABEL is a hospitality business in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. Private Limited, started on 13 March 1987, 1 establishment.

Place de l'Université 21, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

Behind the company: Massoud MALOUL.

Active for

39 year, 7 months

Financials

Financial year 2025

BABEL from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, company number BE0430749284, closed financial year 2025 with a result of € -11,087 after tax. For that financial year BABEL recorded a gross margin of € 16,584 and equity of € 64,484. Compared with financial year 2024, the result moved from € 30,319 to € -11,087. The company made a loss. The company holds a healthy buffer. A strong own buffer against the debts. The most recent annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on August 27, 2026.

What it is worth Healthy

€ 64,484

▼ 15% vs 2024

Assets minus debts, by the books. What is left if everything were sold and paid today.

Loss Caution

€ -11,087

▼ still € 30,319 profit in 2024

Profit after tax over the fiscal year.

Cash in the bank

€ 54,870

▼ 42% vs 2024

Cash and bank balances on the last day of the fiscal year.

Where the profit goes Caution

Loss, nothing to pay out

Reserves fell to € 4,989.

People and assets in 2025

Full-time equivalents estimate

≈ 1

No payroll staff. One director, so that person most likely runs the business.

Wage cost estimate

€ 253

▼ 90% vs 2024

No payroll staff. An amount this small is usually a social contribution or pension premium for the director, booked under staff costs.

Vehicles and equipment

€ 48,190

▼ 18% vs 2024

Book value of vehicles, furniture and equipment.

Debts at end 2025

Bank debt ≈ 4 years to go

€ 42,487

▼ 19% vs 2024

€ 10,501 is repaid this year. At this pace the long-term loan is gone in ≈ 4 years.

Owed to suppliers

€ 30

▼ € 13,877 vs 2024

Supplier invoices still open on the last day of the fiscal year.

Taxes

€ 29,847

▲ 51% vs 2024

Corporate tax and VAT still to pay. No wage debt: nothing outstanding to staff or social security.

Key figures per fiscal year Download key figures (CSV)
2022202320242025Change 2024 → 2025
Gross margin € 38,154 € 13,926 € 60,746 € 16,584 ▼ 73%
Profit after taxes € 27,206 € 6,524 € 30,319 € -11,087 ▼ € 41,406
Equity € 84,727 € 91,251 € 75,571 € 64,484 ▼ 15%
Total debts € 50,056 € 33,316 € 143,334 € 75,478 ▼ 47%
Cash € 101,128 € 85,769 € 94,325 € 54,870 ▼ 42%
Retained profit € 25,233 € 31,757 € 16,076 € 4,989 ▼ 69%
Dividend € 0 € 0 € 46,000 € 0 ▼ 100%
Bank debt € 0 € 0 € 52,600 € 42,487 ▼ 19%
Balance sheet total € 134,783 € 124,567 € 218,905 € 139,962 ▼ 36%

Key figures of BABEL, fiscal years 2022 to 2025, from the annual accounts filed with the National Bank of Belgium.Next annual account (fiscal year 2026) expected before 31 July 2027.

What happened to BABEL?

What happened at BABEL in recent years, according to the Belgian Official Gazette, the CBE and the National Bank:

  • New annual accounts for financial year 2025: loss of € 11,087 (▼ € 41,406 vs 2024). filed late Source: NBB ↗
  • New establishment in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. KBO
  • Start of the company according to the CBE. KBO

In short

From € 27,206 profit in 2022 to € 11,087 loss in 2025.

Paid € 14,739 in corporate taxes since 2022.

Best year ever: 2024, with € 30,319 profit.

Paid out € 46,000 in dividends to the owners in total.

Management

Massoud MALOUL
BABEL

Behind BABEL is Massoud MALOUL.

Directors

According to the 2025 annual accounts

Massoud MALOUL

Director

Establishments

Establishment units

Physical locations of this company

Registered office

Place de l'Université 21

1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

What is an establishment unit? An establishment unit is a geographically identifiable place where activities of the enterprise are carried out.

Details

Company number
0430.749.284
VAT number
BE 0430.749.284
Registered office
Place de l'Université 21, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Names & denominations
BABEL
Enterprise type
Rechtspersoon
Legal form
Private limited company
Legal situation
Normale toestand
Start date
13 March 1987
Peppol
Active · Active since 7 Jan 2026
Activities · NACE

Activiteiten van eetgelegenheden met volledige bediening

Restaurants van het traditionele type

Activiteiten van eetgelegenheden met beperkte bediening, muv mobiele eetgelegenheden

Fastfoodzaken, snackbars, frituren en dergelijke

Eetgelegenheden met volledige bediening

Eetgelegenheden met beperkte bediening

Frequently asked questions

What does BABEL do?
BABEL is a hospitality business in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. Private Limited, started on 13 March 1987, 1 establishment.
What is the address of BABEL?
The registered office of BABEL is located at Place de l'Université 21, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve.
Is BABEL still active?
Yes. According to the CBE (30 October 2026) BABEL is active, legal situation “Normale toestand”, started on 13 March 1987.
Is BABEL registered on Peppol?
Yes, BABEL is registered on the Peppol network with ID 0208:0430749284.
What is the enterprise number of BABEL?
The enterprise number of BABEL is BE0430749284.
When was BABEL founded?
BABEL was founded on 13 March 1987.