What causes the BR-Z-05 error?

VAT category Z taxable amount must match sum of Z amounts.

How do I fix BR-Z-05?

Sum all zero-rated lines, charges, and allowances. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-Z-05 a critical error?

Yes, BR-Z-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-Z-05 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-Z-05 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including zero rate taxable amount calculation.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-Z-05Fixable here

Zero-rated VAT rate must be zero

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-Z-05] In a zero-rated invoice line, the VAT rate must equal zero.“

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-Z-05).

Choose the rejected invoiceor drop it here

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>INVALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>VALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-Z-05

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

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-Z-06Zero-rated VAT rate must be zero