Reference
Markdown exportBT-50 Buyer Address Line 1
The main address line identifying the buyer's postal address. Typically contains street name and number.
Quick answer
The main address line identifying the buyer's postal address. Typically contains street name and number.
Buyer details
Who receives the invoice and which buyer records or routing data must match.
In plain language
The main address line identifying the buyer's postal address. Typically contains street name and number.
The main address line identifying the buyer's postal address. Typically contains street name and number.
Essential for delivery and correspondence with the buyer organization, especially important for public administration routing
What you usually enter here
Free text for street and number
Typical valid values include: Wilhelmstraße 97, Marienplatz 8, Unter den Linden 1, Postfach 123456
Mandatory field for complete buyer identification according to EN 16931 and German e-invoice regulations
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: Str. 1, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Relevant rule codes: BR-CO-26
Examples in context
Essential for delivery and correspondence with the buyer organization, especially important for public administration routing
Mandatory field for complete buyer identification according to EN 16931 and German e-invoice regulations
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- Wilhelmstraße 97
- Marienplatz 8
- Unter den Linden 1
- Postfach 123456
- Rathausplatz 1
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- Str. 1
- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-50
Data Type:
text
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Max Length:
100 characters
Since Version:
XRechnung 1.0+
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:AccountingCustomerParty/cac:Party/cac:PostalAddress/cbc:StreetName/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement/ram:BuyerTradeParty/ram:PostalTradeAddress/ram:LineOneValidation Rules
BR-CO-26
BR-CO-26
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Essential for delivery and correspondence with the buyer organization, especially important for public administration routing
Legal Requirement
Mandatory field for complete buyer identification according to EN 16931 and German e-invoice regulations
FAQ
How should I format addresses for German public authorities?
Use the complete official address as listed in public directories. For ministries, include the full street address, not just "Wilhelmstraße 97" but the complete official location.
Should I use the department address or main organization address?
Use the address where invoices should be sent for processing and payment. This might be different from the main organization address, especially for large public institutions.
What about PO Boxes for public institutions?
Many German public institutions use PO Boxes for invoice processing. Format as "Postfach [number]" (e.g., "Postfach 123456"). Check with the institution for their preferred invoice delivery address.