Error codes · peppol-bis-3 · Portugal
BR-PT-01Fixable here
Portuguese NIF required in Portugal
This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-PT-01] Portuguese invoices must include the 9-digit NIF (tax number).“
Why this matters in Portugal
Portugal requires (B2G) e-invoicing using CIUS-PT (UBL 2.1), CIUS-PT (CEFACT CII), Peppol BIS 3.0. An invoice with this error is rejected; it cannot be processed under Portugal's rules.
Portuguese NIF is required for all B2B invoicing in Portugal.
What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.
What we doAdd Portuguese NIF with PT prefix.
How to fix BR-PT-01
01Get NIF9-digit Portuguese tax number
02Add PT prefixFormat: PT + 9 digits
03Validate checksumNIF has control digit
Portugal e-invoicing requirements
| Phase | Status | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| SAF-T reporting | Live (Jan 2013) | All taxpayers (monthly) |
| B2G | Live (Jan 2025) | All suppliers to public entities |
| ATCUD + QR codes | Live (Jan 2023) | All invoices |
| QES for PDFs | Jan 2027 | All PDF invoices |
Known causes
Missing PT prefix
Invalid NIF
Wrong length