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BR-IC-01:Intra-community must be in breakdown
If any line uses VAT category K, breakdown must include K.
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AUTO-FIX1. Find all lines/allowances/charges with this VAT category. 2. Ensure exactly one TaxSubtotal with matching category exists. 3. Create if missing.
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Upload and Fix NowWhy This Error Matters
Invoice will be rejected. Intra-community supply (category IC) requires both seller and buyer VAT numbers for reverse charge mechanism. Missing elements prevent cross-border VAT compliance verification.
How to Fix It
1
Check for K lines
Any line with category K?
2
Add breakdown
Include TaxSubtotal for K
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cac:TaxCategory[cbc:ID="K"]Common Causes
- Intra-community category IC used but no BG-23 breakdown exists
- Invoice lines tagged IC but tax breakdown section missing entry
- cac:TaxSubtotal for intra-community supply not generated
- IC transactions require explicit zero-rate VAT breakdown
- Tax breakdown missing despite intra-community category on lines
Frequently Asked Questions
If any line uses VAT category K, breakdown must include K.
Add TaxSubtotal with TaxCategory/ID = "K". You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IC-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-IC-01 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including intra-community must be in breakdown.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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