IAE certificate in Bizkaia: how to prove you're registered
What you're asked for it for and how to get it.
In a nutshell
- To prove you're registered for an activity, what you need is the census status certificate.
- It shows your IAE heading, since when and where you carry out the activity.
- It's free to request on the Bizkaia Tax Office online portal.
Banks, town councils, clients or grant calls may ask you for a document proving you're self-employed or registered for an activity. It's often called an "IAE certificate".
Which certificate it is
In Bizkaia, what proves it is the census status certificate (certificado de situación censal): it lists your activities with their IAE heading, the registration date and the address of the activity.
What you're asked for it for
- To apply for a grant for the self-employed or for retailers.
- To open a business account or apply for a loan.
- For a municipal licence or permit.
- So a large client can register you as a supplier.
How to get it
- 1On the online portalYou sign in with B@kQ or a digital certificate and download it in the certificates section.
- 2Through someone authorisedIf you've given your authorisation to an adviser, they can request it for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as form 036?
Not exactly. Form 036 is the document you registered with; the certificate is issued by the Tax Office with your current situation.