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BR-Z-06 - Zero rated (allowance): VAT rate must be zero

In a document-level allowance where the VAT category code (BT-95) is "Zero rated", the document-level allowance VAT rate (BT-96) must be 0.

BR-Z-06 - Zero rated (allowance): VAT rate must be zero

In a document-level allowance where the VAT category code (BT-95) is "Zero rated", the document-level allowance VAT rate (BT-96) must be 0.

VAT - Zero ratedEN 16931BT-96 Error

What this rule checks

In a document-level allowance where the VAT category code (BT-95) is "Zero rated", the document-level allowance VAT rate (BT-96) must be 0.

How to fix it

Set the allowance VAT rate (BT-96) to 0.

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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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