Reference
Markdown exportBT-186 Invoice line VAT exemption reason code
Coded reason for VAT exemption of the invoice line.
Quick answer
Coded reason for VAT exemption of the invoice line.
Line items
The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.
Quick actions
In plain language
Coded reason for VAT exemption of the invoice line.
Coded reason for VAT exemption of the invoice line.
Standardized coding for VAT exemption reasons.
What you usually enter here
VAT exemption reason code from EU code list
Typical valid values include: VATEX-EU-79-C, VATEX-EU-132, VATEX-EU-309
Optional/required depending on tax category and business scenario.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: , exempt, E, 999
Relevant rule codes: BR-2
Examples in context
Standardized coding for VAT exemption reasons.
Optional/required depending on tax category and business scenario.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- VATEX-EU-79-C
- VATEX-EU-132
- VATEX-EU-309
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- exempt
- E
- 999
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-186
Data Type:
code
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Max Length:
20 characters
Since Version:
Optional
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory/cbc:TaxExemptionReasonCode/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementLineMonetarySummation/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:ExemptionReasonCodeValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Standardized coding for VAT exemption reasons.
Legal Requirement
Optional/required depending on tax category and business scenario.