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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