How to register for e-RMB-UE

E-RMB-UE service is a compulsory and free service for online requests for refund of VAT paid in an EU Member State.

In order to register for e-RMB-UE services you must have a valid individual intra-community VAT identification number. 

To get the forms you can either:

• Download them here:
  PDF420.1 kB

  Formulaire d'adhésion au service E-RMB-UE (353-0037_02-2011)
• If you wish to appoint a representative:
  PDF272 kB

  Formulaire d'adhésion au service E-RMB-UE - Modèle de mandat (353-0040_02-2011)
• Or collect them from the Department of Tax Services

You can also download the following leaflets:

Your application for registration must contain:

• The registration form
• Bank account identification document mentioning the company’s IBAN and BIC codes
• A mandate if applicable

You must submit or forward these to the Tax Division of the Department of Tax Services.

The Tax Division will send you:

• A confirmation letter sent by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt informing you of your effective registration date and providing you with your username and password
• A security certificate to the email address specified in the registration form.  This certificate is valid for 6 years and is automatically renewed at the expiry of this period

As from the date mentioned in the confirmation letter, you can use the e-RMB-UE services to request a refund of VAT paid in an EU Member State.

Note: The request for refund must be submitted at latest on 30 September of the calendar year following the refund period.