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BR-BE-01:Enterprise Number Recommended
Belgian invoices should include the 10-digit enterprise number (ondernemingsnummer) formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX.
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The enterprise number is the unique Belgian business identifier required for official documents.
How to Fix It
1
Find enterprise number
Your 10-digit number is on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO)
2
Format correctly
Include leading zero: 0XXX.XXX.XXX or 0XXXXXXXXX
3
Add to invoice
Use CompanyID with schemeID 0208
Code Example
<cbc:CompanyID schemeID="0208">0123456789</cbc:CompanyID>Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyID[@schemeID="0208"]Common Causes
- Using VAT number only
- Missing leading zero
- Not configured in accounting software
Commonly Seen In
Exact OnlineOctopusBillitTeamleader
Frequently Asked Questions
Belgian invoices should include the 10-digit enterprise number (ondernemingsnummer) formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX.
Add the Belgian enterprise number with scheme ID 0208. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
BR-BE-01 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.
Many instances of BR-BE-01 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including enterprise number recommended.
BR-BE-01 is commonly seen in exports from Exact Online, Octopus, Billit, Teamleader. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.
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Last updated: 18 January 2026
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