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.
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.
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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