Reference
Markdown exportBT-119 VAT Category Rate
The VAT rate, represented as percentage applicable to the VAT category. In Germany: 19.00 for standard rate, 7.00 for reduced rate, 0.00 for exempt/zero-rated. Must correspond to BT-118 (VAT category code) and enable accurate VAT amount calculation.
Quick answer
The VAT rate, represented as percentage applicable to the VAT category. In Germany: 19.00 for standard rate, 7.00 for reduced rate, 0.00 for exempt/zero-rated. Must correspond to BT-118 (VAT category code) and enable accurate VAT amount calculation.
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In plain language
The VAT rate, represented as percentage applicable to the VAT category. In Germany: 19.00 for standard rate, 7.00 for reduced rate, 0.00 for exempt/zero-rated. Must correspond to BT-118 (VAT category code) and enable accurate VAT amount calculation.
The VAT rate, represented as percentage applicable to the VAT category. In Germany: 19.00 for standard rate, 7.00 for reduced rate, 0.00 for exempt/zero-rated. Must correspond to BT-118 (VAT category code) and enable accurate VAT amount calculation.
Enables precise VAT calculation and supports compliance with varying VAT rates across EU member states. Essential for automated VAT processing, cross-border transaction handling, and VAT return preparation.
What you usually enter here
Decimal number representing percentage (e.g., 19.00 for 19%), maximum 2 decimal places
Typical valid values include: 19.00, 7.00, 0.00, 21.00
Required for accurate VAT calculation according to EN 16931-1. Must reflect applicable national VAT rates and comply with EU VAT Directive requirements.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: -19.00, 19,00, 19%, 0.19
Relevant rule codes: BR-2, BR-S-08, BR-DEC-21
Examples in context
Enables precise VAT calculation and supports compliance with varying VAT rates across EU member states. Essential for automated VAT processing, cross-border transaction handling, and VAT return preparation.
Required for accurate VAT calculation according to EN 16931-1. Must reflect applicable national VAT rates and comply with EU VAT Directive requirements.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 19.00
- 7.00
- 0.00
- 21.00
- 25.00
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- -19.00
- 19,00
- 19%
- 0.19
- 1900
- standard
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-119
Data Type:
percentage
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Since Version:
Optional, but required for standard rate (S) calculations
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cac:TaxCategory/cbc:Percent/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:RateApplicablePercentValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
BR-S-08
BR-S-08
BR-DEC-21
BR-DEC-21
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Enables precise VAT calculation and supports compliance with varying VAT rates across EU member states. Essential for automated VAT processing, cross-border transaction handling, and VAT return preparation.
Legal Requirement
Required for accurate VAT calculation according to EN 16931-1. Must reflect applicable national VAT rates and comply with EU VAT Directive requirements.