BR-FR-03
Error Guide
🇫🇷 BR-FR-03: TVA intracommunautaire format in France
ErrorB2G MandatoryNeeds Input
French VAT numbers (numéro de TVA intracommunautaire) must start with FR prefix followed by 11 characters (2 check digits + 9-digit SIREN).
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
peppol-bis-3
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in France
France requires (B2G) e-invoicing using Factur-X, UBL, CII. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for France compliance.
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How to Fix BR-FR-03
France E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Jan 2020)
All suppliers to public entities
B2B receiving
Sep 2026
All businesses
B2B sending
Sep 2027
Large and mid-sized companies
Common Causes
- •VAT number missing FR prefix
- •Using SIRET instead of TVA format
- •Incorrect check digits
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