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BR-IC-11:Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have eith

Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have either a delivery date (BT-72) or invoicing period (BG-14).

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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.

Common Causes

  • Intra-community category on document charge without breakdown
  • Document-level charge with IC category needs matching breakdown
  • Charge with IC category not reflected in tax subtotal section
  • cac:AllowanceCharge (charge) IC missing from tax breakdown
  • IC charge handling incomplete in invoice structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have either a delivery date (BT-72) or invoicing period (BG-14).
Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have either a delivery date (BT-72) or invoicing period (BG-14). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IC-11 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.
Many instances of BR-IC-11 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.

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Last updated: 16 January 2026

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