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BR-Z-05:Zero rate taxable amount calculation
VAT category Z taxable amount must match sum of Z amounts.
We can fix this automatically
AUTO-FIX1. Find items with this category but non-zero rate. 2. Set rate to 0. 3. Or suggest different category if rate is intentional.
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Upload and Fix NowWhy This Error Matters
Invoice will be rejected. Zero rated VAT (category Z) requires seller VAT registration, 0% rate, and correct breakdown. Zero rate is different from exemption - it still requires tax compliance.
How to Fix It
1
Sum Z amounts
All items with category Z
2
Update taxable
Set TaxableAmount to match
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="Z"]/cbc:TaxableAmountCommon Causes
- Zero rated line has non-zero VAT rate
- BT-152 must be 0 for category Z items
- cbc:Percent on Z category line contains positive value
- Zero rate category requires 0% VAT percentage
- Rate field not set to zero for zero-rated item
Frequently Asked Questions
VAT category Z taxable amount must match sum of Z amounts.
Sum all zero-rated lines, charges, and allowances. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
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.
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.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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