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`BR-B-01`:Split payment requires domestic Italian invoice

Split payment (scissione pagamenti, VAT category B) is only valid for domestic Italian invoices. Both seller and buyer must be in Italy.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected. Italian split payment (scissione dei pagamenti) has strict rules for domestic public sector invoices.

How to Fix It

Check seller country

Verify seller postal address country is IT (Italy)

Check buyer country

Verify buyer postal address country is IT (Italy)

Change VAT category if needed

If not domestic Italian, use standard VAT category (S) instead of split payment (B)

Technical Details

XPath: cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID where value is "B". Also check: cac:AccountingSupplierParty and cac:AccountingCustomerParty country codes.

Common Causes

Split payment used on non-Italian invoice
VAT category B (scissione pagamenti) on cross-border invoice
Split payment applied without Italian buyer/seller
Country codes not Italian but split payment selected
Invoice misconfigured for Italian public sector rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Split payment (scissione pagamenti, VAT category B) is only valid for domestic Italian invoices. Both seller and buyer must be in Italy.

Ensure both seller and buyer are Italian entities, or use a different VAT category for non-Italian invoices. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Yes, BR-B-01 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Many instances of BR-B-01 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.

BR-B-01:Split payment requires domestic Italian invoice