BR-DE-14 - Mandatory: VAT category rate (BT-119)
XRechnung requires the element BT-119 (VAT category rate) to be present.
BR-DE-14 - Mandatory: VAT category rate (BT-119)
XRechnung requires the element BT-119 (VAT category rate) to be present. This is an XRechnung rule (German KoSIT CIUS). It applies on top of EN 16931 and Peppol, and is mandatory for B2G invoicing in Germany.
This is an XRechnung rule (German KoSIT CIUS). It applies on top of EN 16931 and Peppol, and is mandatory for B2G invoicing in Germany.
What this rule checks
XRechnung requires the element BT-119 (VAT category rate) to be present.
How to fix it
Add the element BT-119 (VAT category rate) to the invoice.
Validate against this rule
This rule is part of EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:
Related rules
BR-45Each VAT breakdown needs a taxable amountBR-46Each VAT breakdown needs a tax amountBR-47Each VAT breakdown needs a category codeBR-48Each VAT breakdown needs a rate (unless not subject to VAT)BR-B-01Standard rated cannot be mixed with certain categoriesBR-B-02Standard rated cannot be mixed with certain categories
Source: KoSIT XRechnung · Last verified: 2026-07-10
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