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)
   • If paying by PO, prepare a copy of the PO. More information about the PO process can be found here.
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.