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BR-S-01 - A standard-rated line needs a standard-rated VAT breakdown

If any line, allowance or charge has VAT category code "Standard rated" (S), the invoice must contain at least one VAT breakdown (BG-23) with category code "Standard rated".

BR-S-01 - A standard-rated line needs a standard-rated VAT breakdown

If any line, allowance or charge has VAT category code "Standard rated" (S), the invoice must contain at least one VAT breakdown (BG-23) with category code "Standard rated".

VAT - Standard ratedEN 16931BG-23 Error

What this rule checks

If any line, allowance or charge has VAT category code "Standard rated" (S), the invoice must contain at least one VAT breakdown (BG-23) with category code "Standard rated".

How to fix it

Add a TaxSubtotal with TaxCategory/ID = S and the applicable rate.

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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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