Example of Kbis extract: what does it contain?
What does a Kbis extract look like, what does it really contain and where can you get it in 2026? Useful point for leaders and creators.
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Example of Kbis extract: what does it contain?
Updated March 30, 2026 - The Kbis extract remains, in common parlance, the reference document to prove the legal existence of a company registered with the RCS. In practice, you must above all understand what it contains, what it is used for and where to obtain it.
What can we find on a Kbis extract?
A Kbis extract includes:
- ▸the company name;
- ▸the legal form;
- ▸the SIREN number;
- ▸the address of the headquarters;
- ▸activity;
- ▸the identity of the manager;
- ▸entries in the register useful for the life of the company.
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What is this document for?
It is often requested for:
- ▸open an account;
- ▸respond to a call for tenders;
- ▸enter into a contract with a partner;
- ▸justify the registration of the company.
Hayot Expertise Advice: before sending a Kbis to a third party, always check the date, the information appearing on it and the consistency with your latest statutory or management changes.
Where to get it in 2026?
The subject has evolved with the National Business Register. Depending on the need, you may encounter several documents or interfaces. The most important thing is to obtain official and up-to-date proof.
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Conclusion
A Kbis extract is not just a simple administrative paper. It is an official summary of the legal identity of the company. The right reflex is to check its content and use it in its most recent version.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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