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`BR-IC-02`:Intra-community requires both VAT IDs

Intra-community supply requires seller and buyer VAT IDs.

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NEEDS INPUT

1. Check for existing VAT/tax identifiers. 2. If none, prompt for seller VAT number. 3. Add PartyTaxScheme.

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Why 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

Verify seller VAT

Must have origin country prefix

Verify buyer VAT

Must have destination country prefix

Technical Details

XPath: Both parties need PartyTaxScheme/CompanyID

Common Causes

Intra-community breakdown missing cbc:TaxCategoryCode element
Tax category code not populated in IC breakdown entry
cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID element absent for intra-community
IC template missing mandatory tax category identifier
Tax subtotal structure incomplete for IC transactions

Frequently Asked Questions

Intra-community supply requires seller and buyer VAT IDs.

Add VAT identifiers for both parties. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Yes, BR-IC-02 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-02 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 requires both vat ids.

Related Errors

BR-IC-01

Intra-community must be in breakdown

BR-IC-06

Intra-community VAT must be zero

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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