BR-BE-11
Error Guide
🇧🇪 BR-BE-11: Belgian VAT number format in Belgium
ErrorMandatoryNeeds Input
Belgian VAT numbers must start with the BE prefix. The format should be BE followed by 10 digits (BE0XXXXXXXXX).
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
UBL-BE
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Belgium
Belgium requires e-invoicing using Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL). Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Belgium compliance.
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How to Fix BR-BE-11
Belgium E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Nov 2022)
All federal government suppliers
B2B
Live (Jan 2026)
All Belgian VAT-registered businesses
Common Causes
- •VAT number entered without country prefix
- •Document scanning misread
- •Manual data entry error
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