How do I fix BR-E-10?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-E-10). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-E-10 a critical error?

Yes, BR-E-10 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-E-10 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-E-10 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-E-10Fixable here

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-E-10] This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.“

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-10).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <!-- cac:TaxSubtotal is missing -->
</cac:TaxTotal>

After

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>valid-value</cac:TaxSubtotal>
</cac:TaxTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-E-10

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

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-45Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall have a VAT category taxable amount (BT-116).BR-48VAT category rate required BR-AE-09Reverse charge VAT breakdown tax amount must be zero