Tax-exempt institutions: Steps to avoid being charged taxes or requesting a tax refund Tax-exempt institutions: Steps to avoid being charged taxes or requesting a tax refund

Tax-exempt institutions: Steps to avoid being charged taxes or requesting a tax refund

This process is for US customers only.

This guide will help ensure your institution’s tax-exempt status is correctly applied to your BioRender account. It is important to note that Student subscriptions cannot be tax-exempt, as they are paid out-of-pocket rather than by a tax-exempt institution.

Steps to confirm tax-exempt status

  1. Sign up for a free BioRender account
    • Sign up here 
    • Ensure you’ve created an account before proceeding with the next steps.
  2. Prepare your tax exemption certificate
    • Ensure the certificate includes your institution’s tax exemption number, if applicable.
  3. Include purchase order details (if applicable)
  4. Submit your documentation
    • Email AR@biorender.com with the subject line: “Tax Exemption Certificate”, and include:
      • Your BioRender account email
      • Shipping address
      • Desired subscription type
      • Payment method [credit card or purchase order (PO)
      • Tax exemption certificate
      • Copy of the PO (if applicable)
  5. Wait for confirmation
    • Our team will notify you once your tax-exempt status is activated.

Troubleshooting tax-related issues

If you were mistakenly charged tax or haven't received confirmation, please double-check that all required documents were sent to AR@biorender.com, and follow up with your submission details if needed.