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BR-AE-06:Document level allowance with reverse charge must have 0% VAT rate
When a document level allowance uses the reverse charge VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0%. Allowances in reverse charge scenarios follow the same zero-rate rule.
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AUTO-FIXAuto-fix: Set VAT rate to 0 for reverse charge allowances. Safe because reverse charge always requires 0% rate.
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Upload and Fix NowWhy This Error Matters
Invoice will be rejected by validation. Reverse charge allowances must have 0% VAT rate for logical consistency.
How to Fix It
1
Identify reverse charge allowances
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Check VAT rate values
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Set rate to zero
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Validate the result
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]/cac:TaxCategory/cbc:Percent (BT-96). When BT-95 (cbc:ID in TaxCategory) is "AE" for reverse charge, BT-96 must be 0. This applies to document level allowances (BG-20), not invoice lines.Common Causes
- Non-zero VAT rate on reverse charge allowance
- VAT rate not adjusted when allowance category set to reverse charge
- Copy from standard allowance without updating rate
- ERP does not auto-correct rate for reverse charge allowances
- Manual configuration error
Frequently Asked Questions
VAT amount for category AE must be zero.
Set TaxAmount to 0.00. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-AE-06 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-AE-06 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including reverse charge vat must be zero.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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