About the Certificate 151
Why use a Certificate 151?
Use of the Certificate 151 allows entitled individuals to benefit from their granted tax privileges and claim back the VAT on their purchases done for personal use.
When to use
The purchase of eligible goods and services at stores in Belgium and the wider European Union for which VAT is paid at the moment of the purchase.
Invoice requirements
The full name, private or work address, invoice amounts with and without VAT, VAT breakdown, and store information including name, VAT number and address.
How to complete your Certificate 151
Obtain & fill out your Certificate 151
Download a blank Certificate 151, fill out all necessary boxes on the Certificate yourself. If you need help, you can follow our detailed instructions.
Show detailed instructionsAttach the mandatory documents
Attach a copy of the invoice you received from the store. Make sure to check the invoice requirements.
Get your Certificate 151 approved
Submit the paperwork to your local, Belgian tax office and get your Certificate 151 approved.
Send us your paperwork
European legislation requires us to receive the paperwork by normal mail. Having uploaded the paperwork to the Nuvoni portal creates a digital trail.
How does Nuvoni handle the Certificate 151?
For SHAPE employees
Create your claim via our web app and upload a copy of your stamped certificate. Once finished please deposit the original stamped document into the Nuvoni mailbox.
For everyone else
Create your claim via our web app and upload a copy of your stamped certificate. Once finished please mail your stamped certificate 151 to our Brussels Office.
Partnerships
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