BR-DE-03
Error Guide
š©šŖ BR-DE-03: German VAT ID required in Germany
ErrorMandatoryNeeds Input
German B2B invoices must include the USt-IdNr (VAT identification number) in DE + 9 digits format.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
peppol-bis-3
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Germany
Germany requires e-invoicing using XRechnung (UBL), XRechnung (CII), ZUGFeRD 2.x. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Germany compliance.
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How to Fix BR-DE-03
- 1Get USt-IdNrFormat: DE + 9 digits (e.g., DE123456789)
- 2Not SteuernummerUSt-IdNr is different from the tax number (Steuernummer)
- 3Add to invoicePlace in PartyTaxScheme section
Germany E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Nov 2020)
All federal suppliers
B2B receiving
Live (Jan 2025)
All German businesses
B2B sending
Jan 2027
>ā¬800K annual revenue
B2B sending
Jan 2028
All businesses
Common Causes
- ā¢Using Steuernummer instead
- ā¢Missing DE prefix
- ā¢Number not registered
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