Active · per the CBE, 29 September 2026

The Polpo

BE0713725505

Rechtspersoon Private limited company 1 establishment

The Polpo is a caterer in Lier. Private Limited, started on 20 November 2018, 1 establishment.

Kapmes 20 box 1, 2500 Lier

Behind the company: Karolien Bogaerts.

Active for

7 year, 10 months

Warning lights

Signals from the annual accounts, the CBE and the Official Gazette, each with its threshold and source. No score, no verdict.

  • Negative equity NBB

    More debt than assets in 4 of the last 4 fiscal years.

  • Tight liquidity NBB

    Cash and receivables cover 11 % of short-term debt in 2025; threshold 65 %.

Financials

Financial year 2025

The Polpo from Lier, company number BE0713725505, closed financial year 2025 with a result of € -1,216 after tax. For that financial year The Polpo recorded a gross margin of € 7,468 and equity of € -50,884. Compared with financial year 2024, the result moved from € 27,932 to € -1,216. The company made a loss. More debts than assets. High debts against a small own buffer. The most recent annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on August 19, 2026.

What it is worth Caution

€ -50,884

▼ € 1,216 vs 2024

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

Loss Caution

€ -1,216

▼ still € 27,932 profit in 2024

Profit after tax over the fiscal year.

Cash in the bank

€ 566

▲ € 461 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 € -67,116.

People and assets in 2025

Full-time equivalents estimate

≈ 1

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

Vehicles and equipment

€ 0

Book value of vehicles, furniture and equipment.

Debts at end 2025

Bank debt ≈ 6 years to go

€ 41,984

▲ 2% vs 2024

€ 6,969 is repaid this year. At this pace the long-term loan is gone in ≈ 6 years.

Owed to suppliers

€ 400

▼ 86% vs 2024

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

Taxes

€ 2,125

▲ 28% vs 2024

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

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Key figures per fiscal year Download key figures (CSV)
2022202320242025Change 2024 → 2025
Gross margin € 9,627 € 31,839 € 30,491 € 7,468 ▼ 76%
Profit after taxes € 3,789 € 25,921 € 27,932 € -1,216 ▼ € 29,147
Equity € -103,521 € -77,600 € -49,668 € -50,884 ▼ € 1,216
Total debts € 110,391 € 104,535 € 51,539 € 53,945 ▲ 5%
Cash € 11 € 11 € 105 € 566 ▲ € 461
Retained profit € -118,471 € -93,832 € -65,900 € -67,116 ▼ € 1,216
Bank debt € 110,352 € 93,402 € 41,153 € 41,984 ▲ 2%
Balance sheet total € 6,870 € 26,934 € 1,871 € 3,061 ▲ 64%

Key figures of The Polpo, 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 The Polpo?

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

  • New annual accounts for financial year 2025: loss of € 1,216 (▼ € 29,147 vs 2024). filed late Source: NBB ↗
  • New establishment in Lier. KBO
  • Start of the company according to the CBE. KBO

In short

From € 3,789 profit in 2022 to € 1,216 loss in 2025.

Best year ever: 2024, with € 27,932 profit.

Management

Karolien Bogaerts
The Polpo

Behind The Polpo is Karolien Bogaerts.

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Directors

According to the 2025 annual accounts

Karolien Bogaerts

Director

Establishments

Establishment units

Physical locations of this company

Registered office

Kapmes 20 box 1

2500 Lier

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

Details

Company number
0713.725.505
VAT number
BE 0713.725.505
Registered office
Kapmes 20 bus 1, 2500 Lier
Names & denominations
The Polpo
Enterprise type
Rechtspersoon
Legal form
Private limited company
Legal situation
Normale toestand
Start date
20 November 2018
Peppol
Active · Active since 4 Jan 2026
Activities · NACE

Catering van evenementen

Verhuur en exploitatie van eigen of geleased niet-residentieel onroerend goed, exclusief terreinen

Overige recreatie- en ontspanningsactiviteiten, neg

Organisatie van congressen en beurzen

Overige vormen van onderwijs

Overige zakelijke dienstverlening, neg

Frequently asked questions

What does The Polpo do?
The Polpo is a caterer in Lier. Private Limited, started on 20 November 2018, 1 establishment.
What is the address of The Polpo?
The registered office of The Polpo is located at Kapmes 20 box 1, 2500 Lier.
Is The Polpo still active?
Yes. According to the CBE (29 September 2026) The Polpo is active, legal situation “Normale toestand”, started on 20 November 2018.
Is The Polpo registered on Peppol?
Yes, The Polpo is registered on the Peppol network with ID 0208:0713725505.
What is the enterprise number of The Polpo?
The enterprise number of The Polpo is BE0713725505.
When was The Polpo founded?
The Polpo was founded on 20 November 2018.