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BR-Z-10 - Zero rated breakdown must not state an exemption reason

A VAT breakdown (BG-23) with category "Zero rated" must not contain a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or a VAT exemption reason text (BT-120).

BR-Z-10 - Zero rated breakdown must not state an exemption reason

A VAT breakdown (BG-23) with category "Zero rated" must not contain a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or a VAT exemption reason text (BT-120).

VAT - Zero ratedEN 16931BT-120 Error

What this rule checks

A VAT breakdown (BG-23) with category "Zero rated" must not contain a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or a VAT exemption reason text (BT-120).

How to fix it

Remove the exemption reason text (BT-120) and exemption reason code (BT-121) from the zero-rated VAT 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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