BR-NL-02
Error Guide

🇳🇱 BR-NL-02: Dutch BTW number recommended in Netherlands

WarningB2G MandatoryNeeds Input

Dutch invoices should include the BTW-nummer (VAT number) in format NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digits.

Quick Facts
Severity
Warning
Ruleset
peppol-bis-3
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Needs input

Why This Matters in Netherlands

Netherlands requires (B2G) e-invoicing using SI-UBL 2.0, Peppol BIS Billing 3.0. This warning may cause processing delays in Netherlands. While not immediately rejected, it should be fixed for compliance.

How to Fix BR-NL-02

  1. 1
    Get BTW-nummer
    Format: NL123456789B01 (B + 2-digit suffix)
  2. 2
    Add to invoice
    Place in PartyTaxScheme/CompanyID
  3. 3
    Include scheme
    Add VAT as TaxScheme ID

Netherlands E-Invoicing Requirements

Phase
Status
Scope
B2G (central)
Live (Jan 2017)
Central government suppliers
B2G (all)
Live (Apr 2019)
All government entity suppliers
B2B mandate
2027-2028
Expected under ViDA

Common Causes

  • •Missing suffix (B01)
  • •Using old number format
  • •Number not active

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