How do I fix BR-IC-12?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-IC-12). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-IC-12 a critical error?

Yes, BR-IC-12 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-IC-12 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-IC-12 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-IC-12In your invoicing software

Missing delivery country for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-IC-12] Missing delivery country for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must specify the delivery country code (BT-80).“

What to have readyNothing. The file has to be re-exported from your invoicing software; we check it again afterwards.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:TaxSubtotal` element in your Invoice (BR-IC-12).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>-100.00</cac:TaxSubtotal>
</cac:TaxTotal>

After

<cac:TaxTotal>
  <cac:TaxSubtotal>100.00</cac:TaxSubtotal>
</cac:TaxTotal>

Element order is part of the rule: if the element sits in the wrong place, the validator rejects with BR-IC-12.

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingStructure invalid · BR-IC-12

Locationram:ActualDeliverySupplyChainEvent/ram:OccurrenceDateTime

From youA re-exported file

ThenRe-export

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-45Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall have a VAT category taxable amount (BT-116).BR-48VAT category rate required BR-57Each Deliver to address (BG-15) shall contain a Deliver to country code (BT-80)