What causes the BR-CL-18 error?

PartyTaxScheme/TaxScheme/ID must be "VAT".

How do I fix BR-CL-18?

Set TaxScheme/ID to "VAT". You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-18 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-18 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.

Can BR-CL-18 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-CL-18 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including tax scheme must be vat.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-18Fixable here

Tax scheme identifier MUST be VAT

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-18] The TaxScheme Identifier in PartyTaxScheme must be "VAT".“

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

What we doSet TaxScheme/ID to "VAT".

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Invoice line item tax categories MUST be coded using UNCL530 -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per EN 16931 -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-18

Location//cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory/cbc:ID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check