`BR-E-09`

EN 16931 · validation rule

EN 16931Error

The VAT amount (BT-117) of the VAT breakdown with category E (Exempt from VAT) must be 0.00, because category E means the supply is exempt from VAT and an exemption reason must be stated. Set cac:TaxSubtotal/cbc:TaxAmount / ram:CalculatedAmount to 0.

Field: tax_breakdown[].tax_amount (BT-117)
Rule set: EN 16931
Rule-set version: EN 16931 validation artefacts 1.3.17 · in force since 2026-10-13 · Rule-set changelog
Who has to fix it: The sender

This is a property of the file you received, so it cannot be corrected on your side without changing the document — ask the supplier to reissue it.

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