How do I fix BR-AE-10?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-AE-10). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-AE-10 a critical error?

Yes, BR-AE-10 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-AE-10 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-AE-10 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-AE-10Fixable here

Reverse charge VAT breakdown must include exemption reason

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-AE-10] A reverse charge VAT breakdown must include either a VAT exemption reason code meaning "Reverse charge" or exemption text stating "Reverse charge" (or equivalent). This explains why no VAT is charged.“

XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cac:TaxCategory[cbc:ID="AE"]/cbc:TaxExemptionReasonCode (BT-121) or /cbc:TaxExemptionReason (BT-120). For reverse charge (AE), either the code or text must explain the exemption. Common code: VATEX-EU-AE.

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-AE-10).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <!-- cac:TaxSubtotal is missing -->
</cac:TaxTotal>

After

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>valid-value</cac:TaxSubtotal>
</cac:TaxTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-AE-10

Location//cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID='AE']/cac:TaxCategory/cbc:TaxExemptionReasonCode

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-45Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall have a VAT category taxable amount (BT-116).BR-48VAT category rate required BR-AE-09Reverse charge VAT breakdown tax amount must be zero