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BR-S-5 Standard-rated VAT breakdown rate must be greater than zero

In any VAT breakdown row (BG-23) where the VAT category code (BT-118) is "Standard rated", the VAT category rate (BT-119) must be greater than zero.

Problem DescriptionContext and SignificanceSolutionValid ExamplesInvalid ExamplesTechnical DetailsRelated RulesValidation ToolsRelated Resources

Problem Description#

In any VAT breakdown row (BG-23) where the VAT category code (BT-118) is "Standard rated", the VAT category rate (BT-119) must be greater than zero.

ERROR

XRechnung 3.0

Context and Significance#

A zero rate combined with a "Standard rated" code is a contradiction. If the supply is in fact zero-rated, code "Z" or "E" must be used instead so the breakdown classifies the supply correctly.

Solution#

Set BT-119 to the applicable positive rate (for example 19 in Germany, 22 in Italy) whenever BT-118 is "S".

Valid Examples#

  • BT-118 = "S", BT-119 = 19
  • BT-118 = "S", BT-119 = 7

Invalid Examples#

  • BT-118 = "S", BT-119 = 0
  • BT-118 = "S", BT-119 absent

Technical Details#

Affected Fields

BT-118 VAT category code, BT-119 VAT category rate

Related Rules#

BR-S-1
BR-S-8
BR-CO-17

Validation Tools#

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Related Resources#

Official Specification
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