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BR-CL-11:Invalid registration identifier scheme
Any registration identifier identification scheme identifier MUST be coded using one of the ISO 6523 ICD list. This applies to the PartyLegalEntity/CompanyID@schemeID attribute.
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Invoice will be rejected. Registration identifiers require valid ISO 6523 scheme identifiers for proper entity verification.
How to Fix It
1
Identify registration ID
Locate PartyLegalEntity/CompanyID element with invalid schemeID attribute
2
Use valid ICD code
Replace with valid ISO 6523 ICD: 0106 (NL KvK), 0208 (BE enterprise), 0009 (SIREN France)
3
Verify format
SchemeID must be 4-digit ISO 6523 ICD code (0002-0240)
Technical Details
XPath: cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyID/@schemeIDCommon Causes
- Registration ID schemeID not from ISO 6523 ICD list
- CompanyID uses non-standard identification scheme
- Legal registration scheme not in ICD list
- SchemeID contains registration type description
- National registration scheme not mapped to ICD
Frequently Asked Questions
Charge reason code must be from UNCL7161.
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Yes, BR-CL-11 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.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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