How do I fix BR-E-08?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-E-08). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-E-08 a critical error?

Yes, BR-E-08 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-E-08 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-E-08 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Which accounting software causes BR-E-08?

BR-E-08 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-E-08Partly

VAT-exempt taxable amount doesn't add up

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-E-08] The taxable amount in the VAT-exempt breakdown does not match the sum of exempt line items, charges, and allowances. The taxable base must equal: sum of line amounts with category E, plus charges with category E, minus allowances with category E.“

XPath: cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="E"]/cbc:TaxableAmount — EN16931 rule BR-E-08. Tolerance: 0.02.

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-E-08).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>999.99</cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <!-- Does not match expected calculation -->
</cac:TaxTotal>

After

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>100.00</cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <!-- Matches expected calculation -->
</cac:TaxTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-E-08

Locationcac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cbc:TaxableAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-E-02When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...BR-E-09Exempt percentage must be zero BR-E-10This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why...