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BR-G-04 Export charge requires a seller VAT identifier

If a document level charge (BG-21) has the document level charge VAT category code (BT-102) "Export outside the EU" (G), the invoice shall contain the Seller VAT identifier (BT-31) or the Seller tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63).

Problem Description

If a document level charge (BG-21) has the document level charge VAT category code (BT-102) "Export outside the EU" (G), the invoice shall contain the Seller VAT identifier (BT-31) or the Seller tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63).

ERROR

XRechnung 3.0

Context and Significance

A document-level charge taxed under export category G is folded into the VAT-free export breakdown, so the same seller-identification requirement applies as for lines and allowances.

Solution

Add the seller VAT identifier (BT-31) or tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63) whenever a document level charge carries category G.

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Valid Examples

Use these points as the practical checks for this section.

  • Document charge with BT-102 = G and seller VAT identifier BT-31 = DE123456789

Invalid Examples

Use these points as the practical checks for this section.

  • Document charge with BT-102 = G but no BT-31 or BT-63 on the invoice

Code Examples

Valid XML
<cac:PartyTaxScheme>
  <cbc:CompanyID>DE123456789</cbc:CompanyID>
  <cac:TaxScheme><cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID></cac:TaxScheme>
</cac:PartyTaxScheme>
<cac:AllowanceCharge>
  <cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
  <cac:TaxCategory><cbc:ID>G</cbc:ID><cbc:Percent>0</cbc:Percent></cac:TaxCategory>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>
Invalid XML
<cac:AllowanceCharge>
  <cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
  <cac:TaxCategory><cbc:ID>G</cbc:ID><cbc:Percent>0</cbc:Percent></cac:TaxCategory>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>

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