BR-Z-06

Validation message

In a Document level allowance (BG-20) where the Document level allowance VAT category code (BT-95) is "Zero rated" the Document level allowance VAT rate (BT-96) shall be 0 (zero).

Explanation

At least one document-level allowance is in the 'zero rated' category. Its VAT rate must then be 0.

How to fix

Check whether the category is right. Ask the seller for a corrected invoice with a VAT rate of 0%, or with the appropriate category if VAT is due.

This field is required by §14 Abs. 4 Nr. 8 UStG. A missing or incorrect value may affect input VAT deduction (Vorsteuerabzug) for the recipient.

Applies to

  • EN 16931 (UBL)
  • EN 16931 (CII)