The Reference(SRL)

BE 0474.475.203

	2023		2022		2021		2020
Profit/Loss Section 9904: Profit/Loss of the financial year (after taxes on result) (+/-)	€ 56.812	-77%	€ 243.566	264%	€ 66.997	601%	€ -13.368
Turnover Section 70: Turnover of the financial year	€ 16.094.750	3%	€ 15.667.438	13%	€ 13.916.332	-6%	€ 14.836.821
Equity Section 10/15: Equity consists of capital, capital reserves and earnings that remain within the company. These are fully owned by the company and are at its disposal to cover its risks. The better the ratio between equity and debts, the more solvent a company is. A positive equity ratio is important. A negative equity ratio (because of accumulated losses) is a severe warning sign that the continuity of the company may be threatened.	€ 1.536.202	4%	€ 1.479.390	20%	€ 1.235.823	6%	€ 1.168.826
Gross margin Section 9900: Gross margin or added value is net sales minus the direct costs of the goods sold. In other words: sales invoices minus purchase invoices (70/74 – 60/61). A negative gross margin is a warning sign especially when occurring over several years. It may indicate that the company has insufficient means to cover internal costs like salaries, etc.	€ 8.541.025	5%	€ 8.102.067	7%	€ 7.591.207	-2%	€ 7.745.602
Employees Section 9087: Average number of staff in full time equivalents	91,3	2%	89,6	1%	88,6	-12%	101,1

	Date	Publication
	05-05-2025	Miscellaneous (FR)
	21-08-2024	Miscellaneous (FR)
	06-02-2024	Modification(s) Articles of Association (NL)
	02-10-2023	Miscellaneous (FR)
	05-12-2022	Articles of Association (Translation, Coordination, Other Modifications, …) - Resignations - Appointments (NL)

What is the VAT number of The Reference?

The VAT number of The Reference is BE0474475203.

When was The Reference founded?

The Reference was founded on 30-03-2001.

What is the address of The Reference?

The current registered office of The Reference is located at Stapelplein 70/201, 9000 Gent.

When was the last time The Reference filed their annual financial statements?

The most recent financial statements of The Reference were filed on 02-07-2024. You can view them here.

How many employees does The Reference have?

There are 91,3 FTEs working at The Reference according to the staff figures in the most recent financial statements.

What is the annual turnover of The Reference?

At the time of its most recent financial statements, The Reference recorded a total turnover of €16,094,750.00.