BR-DE-16

Validation message

Wenn in einer Rechnung die Steuercodes S, Z, E, AE, K, G, L oder M verwendet werden, muss mindestens eines der Elemente "Seller VAT identifier" (BT-31), "Seller tax registration identifier" (BT-32) oder "SELLER TAX REPRESENTATIVE PARTY" (BG-11) übermittelt werden.

Explanation

The seller must provide either a VAT identification number (e.g., DE123456789) or a local tax registration number (Steuernummer). This is required for tax compliance.

How to fix

Add the seller's VAT ID or Steuernummer.

This field is required by §14 Abs. 4 Nr. 2 UStG. A missing or incorrect value may affect input VAT deduction (Vorsteuerabzug) for the recipient.

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