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Belgian tax residence certificate: apostille and translation

Does your recipient require an apostille or legalisation of your tax certificate? Prepare its reference and destination country, then check the accepted language.

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Who forwards the certificate for authentication?

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Foreign Affairs states that the tax certificate is signed and forwarded through eLegalisation by FPS Finance. Its tax residence legalisation or apostille request form provides for submission through MyMinfin. The request concerns authentication of the identified certificate.

Official sourceFPS Foreign Affairs - Prior authentication by the Belgian authorityFPS Finance - Tax residence certificate legalisation or apostille

Information to prepare for the request

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The form asks for your details, national or business number, email address, certificate reference and destination country. Email is required for forwarding to Foreign Affairs, which determines legalisation or apostille under the applicable rules.

Official sourceFPS Finance - Tax residence certificate legalisation or apostille

When should you request translation?

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Tell the recipient the document’s language and confirm whether it is sufficient. If translation is needed, prepare the final version and authentication endorsements to include. Give CertiDocs the target language, purpose and deadline. Questions about tax residence or tax benefits belong with FPS Finance or your tax adviser.

Official sourceFPS Finance - Tax residence certificate legalisation or apostilleFPS Justice - Required details, signatures and legalisation of translations

Prepare the certificate for its recipient #

Link the authentication request to the correct certificate: its reference and destination country appear on the Finance form.

Official sourceFPS Finance - Tax residence certificate legalisation or apostille
Reference and country → Request authentication → Language and final version
CertiDocs preparation diagram: confirm the requirements with the recipient.

Preparation advice from CertiDocs #

Fictional example: you have two certificates covering different periods. The recipient requests only the latest. Identify its reference before preparing authentication and confirm the accepted language. The quote then covers the relevant record and the endorsements actually required.

  • Keep the recipient’s written request with the chosen certificate.
  • Tell the translator which attachments and endorsements must accompany the record.

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Documents to prepare

  • Certificate and FISC276 reference
  • Destination country and written request
  • Contact email and accepted language

Steps to follow

  1. Check the certificate received

    Compare identity, period and reference with the recipient’s request.

  2. Prepare the required authentication

    Gather the reference, country and contact details for the Finance form.

  3. Prepare the translation quote

    Send CertiDocs the complete record, recipient’s instructions, requested language and deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

+Can I leave out my email address?
The official authentication form makes it mandatory for forwarding the request to Foreign Affairs. Check that the address is correct and accessible for follow-up.
+Does an apostille replace translation?
No. Confirm authentication requirements and accepted language separately. If translation is requested, clarify whether it must include the apostille and other endorsements.

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Official sources used

The references below are the public sources used to document this page. The competent authority always retains the final decision.

Official sourceFPS Foreign Affairs - Prior authentication by the Belgian authorityOfficial sourceFPS Finance - Tax residence certificate legalisation or apostilleOfficial sourceFPS Foreign Affairs - Legalisation and apostille of documentsOfficial sourceFPS Justice - Required details, signatures and legalisation of translations

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