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BR-S-06:Standard rate VAT calculation error

VAT amount must equal taxable amount × rate.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected. Standard rated VAT (category S) requires seller VAT registration, positive VAT rate, and correct tax calculations. Missing elements prevent tax compliance verification.

How to Fix It

1

Calculate VAT

TaxableAmount × rate / 100

2

Round and compare

Small differences (< 0.02) acceptable

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="S"]/cbc:TaxAmount

Common Causes

  • Standard rated allowance has zero or missing VAT rate
  • BT-96 must be greater than 0 for category S allowance
  • Document allowance S category missing positive rate
  • Standard rate allowance needs VAT percentage
  • Allowance VAT rate not set for standard category

Frequently Asked Questions

VAT amount must equal taxable amount × rate.
Recalculate: TaxAmount = TaxableAmount × Percent / 100. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-S-06 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.
Many instances of BR-S-06 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including standard rate vat calculation error.

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Last updated: 16 January 2026

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