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BR-13:Invoice total without VAT required

The invoice must state the amount due for payment (PayableAmount).

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 amount is the basis for VAT calculation and payment processing.

How to Fix It

1

Start with tax inclusive

Use TaxInclusiveAmount as base

2

Subtract prepayments

Deduct any PrepaidAmount

3

Set payable

Result is the PayableAmount

Before & After Fix(BR-13)

Before (Invalid)
<cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR"></cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>
After (Valid)
<cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR">1000.00</cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>

Compare the invalid XML structure with the corrected version. The fix ensures compliance with validation rules.

Code Example

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

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:PayableAmount

Common Causes

  • Tax exclusive amount not calculated by source system
  • Export missing TaxExclusiveAmount in monetary totals
  • ERP didn't compute subtotal before tax
  • Amount fields not mapped correctly in export
  • Discount/charges not factored into pre-tax total

Commonly Seen In

All invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

The invoice must state the amount due for payment (PayableAmount).
Add PayableAmount = TaxInclusiveAmount - PrepaidAmount. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-13 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-13 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including payable amount is required.
BR-13 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-12

Invoice total with VAT required

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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