Certificate of not having to file an income tax return in Bizkaia
Who needs it and how to request it: grants, benefits, renting or a mortgage.
In a nutshell
- If you didn't have to file an income tax return, you're sometimes asked for a document that proves it.
- It's issued by the Bizkaia Tax Office if your tax address is in Bizkaia.
- You request it on the online portal or at a Tax Office branch, and it's free.
To apply for a grant, a benefit, social housing or some mortgages, you may be asked for your income tax return (declaración de la renta). If you didn't file one because you didn't have to, what you need is a certificate saying you didn't file it and what income the Tax Office has on record.
Who needs it
- People who didn't file a return because their income was below the minimum.
- Students applying for a grant.
- People applying for social benefits, housing or some allowances.
How to request it
- 1On the online portalYou sign in with your B@kQ, digital certificate or electronic DNI and request it in the certificates section.
- 2At a Tax Office branchWith an appointment and your DNI or NIE.
- 3Through someone authorisedIf you've authorised someone to deal with the Tax Office, they can request it for you.
Check the year. You're asked for it for a specific year, usually the last one whose income tax campaign has finished.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
If you request it on the online portal, you usually get it straight away or within a few days.