BR-E-05 - Exempt: line VAT rate must be zero
In an invoice line where the VAT category code (BT-151) is "Exempt from VAT", the invoiced item VAT rate (BT-152) must be 0.
BR-E-05 - Exempt: line VAT rate must be zero
In an invoice line where the VAT category code (BT-151) is "Exempt from VAT", the invoiced item VAT rate (BT-152) must be 0.
What this rule checks
In an invoice line where the VAT category code (BT-151) is "Exempt from VAT", the invoiced item VAT rate (BT-152) must be 0.
How to fix it
Set the line VAT rate (BT-152) to 0 for exempt lines.
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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