What causes the BR-O-05 error?

VAT amount for category O must be zero.

How do I fix BR-O-05?

Set TaxAmount to 0.00. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-O-05 a critical error?

Yes, BR-O-05 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.

Can BR-O-05 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-O-05 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including out of scope vat must be zero.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-O-05Fixable here

Out of scope invoice line must not have VAT rate

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-O-05] Invoice line (BG-25) with VAT category O must not contain an invoiced item VAT rate (BT-152).“

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:InvoiceLine` element in your Invoice (BR-O-05).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>-100.00</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>100.00</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-O-05

Location//cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory[cbc:ID='O']/cbc:Percent

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-O-06Out of scope document allowance must not have VAT rate