How do I fix BR-E-09?

Set Percent to 0. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-E-09 a critical error?

Yes, BR-E-09 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-E-09 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-E-09 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including exempt percentage must be zero.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-E-09Fixable here

Exempt percentage must be zero

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-E-09] VAT category E must have rate of 0%.“

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

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-E-09).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>INVALID_CODE</cac:TaxSubtotal>
</cac:TaxTotal>

After

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>VALID_CODE</cac:TaxSubtotal>
</cac:TaxTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-E-09

Location//cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID='E']/cbc:TaxAmount

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-E-06Exempt VAT must be zero