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BR-Z-09 - Zero rated: VAT category amount must be zero

In a VAT breakdown (BG-23) where the category code (BT-118) is "Zero rated", the VAT category tax amount (BT-117) must be 0.

BR-Z-09 - Zero rated: VAT category amount must be zero

In a VAT breakdown (BG-23) where the category code (BT-118) is "Zero rated", the VAT category tax amount (BT-117) must be 0.

VAT - Zero ratedEN 16931BT-117 Error

What this rule checks

In a VAT breakdown (BG-23) where the category code (BT-118) is "Zero rated", the VAT category tax amount (BT-117) must be 0.

How to fix it

Set the VAT category tax amount (BT-117) to 0 for the zero-rated breakdown.

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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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