errorESPpeppol-bis-3

BR-ES-01:Spanish NIF/CIF required

Spanish invoices must include the NIF (individuals) or CIF (companies) tax identifier.

We can help you fix this

NEEDS INPUT

Answer a few questions and we will fix it for you.

Simple form - we handle the XML for you
Upload and Answer Questions

Why This Error Matters

NIF/CIF is required for all Spanish invoicing and tax reporting.

How to Fix It

1

Get identifier

NIF for individuals (8 digits + letter), CIF for companies (letter + 7 digits + letter)

2

Add ES prefix

Format: ES + NIF/CIF

3

Validate checksum

NIF/CIF has control digit/letter

Code Example

<cac:PartyTaxScheme>
  <cbc:CompanyID>ESA12345678</cbc:CompanyID>
  <cac:TaxScheme>
    <cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID>
  </cac:TaxScheme>
</cac:PartyTaxScheme>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyID

Common Causes

  • Missing ES prefix
  • Invalid format
  • Wrong control digit

Commonly Seen In

HoldedContasolA3innuvaSage →

Frequently Asked Questions

Spanish invoices must include the NIF (individuals) or CIF (companies) tax identifier.
Add NIF/CIF with ES prefix. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-ES-01 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.
Many instances of BR-ES-01 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including spanish nif/cif required.
BR-ES-01 is commonly seen in exports from Holded, Contasol, A3innuva, Sage. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Related Errors

BR-ES-02

Missing VeriFACTU hash chain

Last updated: 18 January 2026

Share this guide: