BR-E-07 - Exempt (charge): VAT rate must be zero
In a document-level charge where the VAT category code (BT-102) is "Exempt from VAT", the document-level charge VAT rate (BT-103) must be 0.
BR-E-07 - Exempt (charge): VAT rate must be zero
In a document-level charge where the VAT category code (BT-102) is "Exempt from VAT", the document-level charge VAT rate (BT-103) must be 0.
What this rule checks
In a document-level charge where the VAT category code (BT-102) is "Exempt from VAT", the document-level charge VAT rate (BT-103) must be 0.
How to fix it
Set the charge VAT rate (BT-103) to 0.
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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