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BR-FR-05:Legal form (forme juridique) missing
French invoices should include the legal form of the company (SAS, SARL, SA, EURL, etc.) in the seller information.
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Upload and Answer QuestionsWhy This Error Matters
SIRET is required for French legal entity identification.
How to Fix It
Code Example
<cac:PartyLegalEntity><cbc:CompanyLegalForm>SAS</cbc:CompanyLegalForm></cac:PartyLegalEntity>Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyIDCommon Causes
- Company setup incomplete
- Legal form not entered in software settings
- Using abbreviated company name without form
Commonly Seen In
French accounting software
Frequently Asked Questions
French invoices should include the legal form of the company (SAS, SARL, SA, EURL, etc.) in the seller information.
Add the legal form to the company information. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-FR-05 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-FR-05 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including legal form (forme juridique) missing.
BR-FR-05 is commonly seen in exports from French accounting software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.
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Last updated: 18 January 2026
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