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e-DEPO Practical Guide

How to Block a Rental Guarantee
on e-DEPO MyMinfin

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to securely and accurately deposit a rental guarantee on e-DEPO.

Access MyMinfin An alternative without locked-up funds

Why e-DEPO?

The Benefits of the e-DEPO Service

Secure and legal
Funds frozen in accordance with regulations issued by the Belgian tax authorities.
Free
There are no bank fees or administrative charges for using the service.
100% online
Accessible at any time via MyMinfin, without having to visit a bank branch.

Before You Begin

Prerequisites for using e-DEPO

Check these 4 points before starting the process on MyMinfin.

An active MyMinfin account —accessible via eID, itsme, or another form of electronic identification. If you don’t have one, create one at www.myminfin.be.
The signed rental lease — the e-DEPO process requires a rental lease signed by both parties. See the list of required documents for e-DEPO.
Contract details —address of the rented property, contact information for the tenant and landlord, rent amount, and security deposit.
A method of payment —funds must be transferred via bank transfer to the Belgian tax authority’s account.

Complete Procedure

The 4 Steps to Block the Rental Guarantee on e-DEPO

1
Access MyMinfin and the e-DEPO service
  • Log in to www.myminfin.be using your eID, itsme, or another form of identification.
  • Once you’re logged in, select “e-DEPO” from the list of available services.
  • Click on “Submit a rental guarantee.”
2
Complete the filing information
  • Tenant information: last name, first name, national ID number, address.
  • Landlord’s contact information: owner or real estate agency.
  • Information about the rental property: full address.
  • Amount of the rental guarantee: generally 2 or 3 months’ rent, depending on the region.
  • Upload the required documents: signed lease and proof of address.
3
Make the rental guarantee transfer
  • Once you have completed the form, you will receive the banking instructions.
  • Transfer the exact amount to the Belgian tax authority’s escrow account.
  • Please wait for the confirmation of receipt, which usually arrives within a few days.
It may take several business days for the transfer to be processed, depending on your bank.
4
Validation and Finalization of the Submission
  • Once payment has been received, MyMinfin generates a certificate of deposit.
  • This document is available in your personal account on MyMinfin.
  • Submit the certificate to your landlord—the rental guarantee is now officially in place.

After filing

What happens after the security deposit is made?

Once the rental guarantee is held, it remains inaccessible until the end of the rental lease. After the inventory report, there are two possible scenarios:

Termination of a Lease Without Dispute

  • No damage or unpaid bills were found
  • The landlord and tenant are jointly requesting the release of the security deposit
  • The funds are returned to the tenant

Termination of a Lease Due to a Dispute

  • Disputed rental damage or unpaid rent
  • The amount remains frozen until a decision is reached, either through settlement or by court order
  • A potentially lengthy process

Frequently asked questions

Questions About e-DEPO

How long does it take to place a hold on the security deposit on e-DEPO?

The process can take anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on how quickly the bank transfer is processed and how long it takes the tax authorities to process it. Be sure to allow enough time before the lease signing date.

Can the owner access the funds before the end of the lease?

No. The security deposit is frozen and can only be released with the agreement of both parties or by court order. The landlord does not have unilateral access to it.

Can I use a method other than e-DEPO?

Yes. It is possible to secure the guarantee through a standard blocked bank account, but this involves additional processing time and a trip to the branch.

It is also possible to obtain a rental guarantee without tying up funds by opting for a joint guarantee through garantie.be—you’ll receive a response within a few hours, and no funds are tied up.

Would you rather avoid having your funds frozen?

With garantie.be, get a rental guarantee certificate in just a few hours, with no upfront payment required. Accepted by Belgian landlords.

Apply online