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BR-IC-06:Intra-community VAT must be zero
VAT amount for category K must be zero.
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AUTO-FIX1. Find items with this category but non-zero rate. 2. Set rate to 0. 3. Or suggest different category if rate is intentional.
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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 K tax
TaxAmount for IC supply
2
Set to zero
IC is zero-rated
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="K"]/cbc:TaxAmountCommon Causes
- Intra-community supply missing seller VAT registration
- Seller cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyID required for IC
- Cross-border EU sales require seller VAT identification
- Company VAT number absent despite IC category usage
- Seller tax registration not mapped for intra-community invoice
Frequently Asked Questions
VAT amount for category K must be zero.
Set TaxAmount to 0.00. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IC-06 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-06 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 vat must be zero.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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