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BR-12:Invoice total with VAT required

The invoice must contain the total amount including VAT (TaxInclusiveAmount).

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

Invoice totals require manual verification. Automatic changes could cause calculation cascades affecting tax amounts, line totals, and compliance. Please verify all amounts in your source system.

See the step-by-step instructions below to fix this error manually.

Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. This sum is required for VAT calculation and must match the individual line amounts.

How to Fix It

1

Get tax exclusive

Use TaxExclusiveAmount value

2

Add VAT total

Add TaxTotal/TaxAmount

3

Set element

Result goes in TaxInclusiveAmount

Code Example

<cbc:TaxInclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR">1210.00</cbc:TaxInclusiveAmount>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:TaxInclusiveAmount

Common Causes

  • Line extension amount total not calculated by ERP
  • Export template missing LegalMonetaryTotal section
  • Line items exported but LineExtensionAmount sum not computed
  • Monetary totals section not mapped in template
  • Manual invoice without recalculating totals

Commonly Seen In

All invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

The invoice must contain the total amount including VAT (TaxInclusiveAmount).
Add TaxInclusiveAmount = TaxExclusiveAmount + TaxTotal. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-12 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted by the recipient's system.
Many instances of BR-12 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invoice total with vat required.
BR-12 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Related Errors

BR-11

Buyer country code is mandatory

BR-13

Invoice total without VAT required

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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