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BR-32 - Each document-level allowance needs a VAT category code

Each document-level allowance (BG-20) must have a document-level allowance VAT category code (BT-95).

BR-32 - Each document-level allowance needs a VAT category code

Each document-level allowance (BG-20) must have a document-level allowance VAT category code (BT-95).

Allowances & chargesEN 16931BT-95 Error

What this rule checks

Each document-level allowance (BG-20) must have a document-level allowance VAT category code (BT-95).

How to fix it

Add the allowance TaxCategory/ID (BT-95) to every document-level allowance.

Validate against this rule

This rule is part of EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:

UBL / PeppolXRechnungFactur-X / ZUGFeRD

Related rules

BR-CO-05Allowance reason code and text must agreeBR-CO-06Charge reason code and text must agreeBR-CO-21Each allowance needs a reasonBR-CO-22Each charge needs a reasonBR-31Each document-level allowance needs an amountBR-36Each document-level charge needs an amount

Source: CEN EN 16931 Schematron · Last verified: 2026-07-10

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