BR-G-05

Export lines need a zero VAT rate

ErrorEN 16931BT-152

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What it means

A line marked as an export outside the EU (G) must have a VAT rate of 0%.

Typical causes

  • The line retained its domestic VAT rate.
  • The export VAT setting leaves the rate blank.

How to fix it

  1. Check the line’s export VAT setting.
  2. Set its exported VAT rate to 0%.
What the rule says (technical)

In an Invoice line where the VAT category code is 'Export outside the EU' the invoiced item VAT rate (BT-152) shall be 0.

Set cbc:Percent to 0 for G lines.

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