Reporting procedures
Electronic exemption application – EBEF
Exemption from compulsory insurance in the statutory pension insurance scheme under § 6 SGB VI. Exclusively electronic since 1 January 2023 – paper applications are no longer provided for in this procedure.
What is it?
The electronic exemption application, briefly explained.
In the context of professional pension institutions, EBEF stands for electronic exemption application. With it, a member of a pension institution applies for exemption from compulsory insurance in the statutory pension insurance scheme under § 6 (1) sentence 1 no. 1 SGB VI. Since 1 January 2023, this application must be submitted electronically.
Process
From application to notice.
01
Member submits the application
The member enters the exemption application electronically via the DASBV application portal. The information is checked for plausibility and an eBefreiungs ID is assigned.
02
Receipt at the pension institution
The application is transmitted electronically to the responsible pension institution and assigned to the member.
03
Review and confirmation
The pension institution checks the membership data and confirms compulsory membership in the pension institution and the professional chamber as well as the required contribution conditions.
04
Forwarding via the DASBV
The DASBV transmits the application confirmed by the pension institution electronically to the Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund.
05
Decision by the DRV Bund
The DRV Bund checks the statutory exemption requirements and decides on the exemption from compulsory pension insurance.
06
Feedback and notice
The decision is transmitted electronically to the pension institution. The member receives the notice of exemption or rejection in writing from the DRV Bund.
Frequently asked questions
Two points that are often overlooked.
Is the exemption permanent?
No, it generally relates to the specific employment being carried out. A change of employer or a significant change of activity therefore usually requires a new exemption application.
By when must the application be submitted?
Within three months of the start of employment. Only then can the exemption generally take effect retroactively from the start of employment.
Is EBEF part of the employer reporting procedure?
No, EBEF is a separate business process alongside the paying agent reporting procedure, pension payment notification and employer reporting procedure. All they have in common is the technical data hub: the exemption application also runs via the DASBV.
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