Reference
Markdown exportBT-151 Invoice Line VAT Category Code
The VAT category code for the invoice line.
Quick answer
The VAT category code for the invoice line.
Line items
The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.
Quick actions
In plain language
The VAT category code for the invoice line.
The VAT category code for the invoice line.
Classifies the invoice line for VAT reporting and drives category-specific rate and exemption validation.
What you usually enter here
UNCL5305 VAT category code
Typical valid values include: S, Z, E, AE
Required by EN 16931 for line VAT classification, with category-specific rules controlling whether a rate is required or must be zero.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: 19, standard
Relevant rule codes: BR-CO-04, BR-CL-17, BR-S-01, BR-Z-01, BR-E-01, BR-AE-01, BR-G-01, BR-IC-01, BR-O-01
Examples in context
Classifies the invoice line for VAT reporting and drives category-specific rate and exemption validation.
Required by EN 16931 for line VAT classification, with category-specific rules controlling whether a rate is required or must be zero.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- S
- Z
- E
- AE
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 19
- standard
XML mapping and field facts
Open the technical reference if you need XML paths, validator rule codes, legal wording, or schema-specific mapping details.
Field ID:
BT-151
Data Type:
code
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Since Version:
XRechnung 1.0+
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory/cbc:IDValidation Rules
BR-CO-04
BR-CO-04
BR-CL-17
BR-CL-17
BR-S-01
BR-S-01
BR-Z-01
BR-Z-01
BR-E-01
BR-E-01
BR-AE-01
BR-AE-01
BR-G-01
BR-G-01
BR-IC-01
BR-IC-01
BR-O-01
BR-O-01
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Classifies the invoice line for VAT reporting and drives category-specific rate and exemption validation.
Legal Requirement
Required by EN 16931 for line VAT classification, with category-specific rules controlling whether a rate is required or must be zero.