BR-18 - Seller tax representative VAT identifier is required
If the invoice contains a Seller tax representative party group (BG-11), the Seller tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63) must be provided.
BR-18 - Seller tax representative VAT identifier is required
If the invoice contains a Seller tax representative party group (BG-11), the Seller tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63) must be provided.
What this rule checks
If the invoice contains a Seller tax representative party group (BG-11), the Seller tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63) must be provided.
How to fix it
Add the tax representative VAT identifier (BT-63) inside the Seller tax representative party group.
Validate against this rule
This rule is part of EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:
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Source: CEN EN 16931 Schematron · Last verified: 2026-07-10
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