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BR-Z-09:Zero rate percentage must be zero
VAT category Z must have rate of 0%.
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AUTO-FIX1. For exempt/zero-rate categories, set TaxAmount to 0.
No manual changes needed
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
Check Z rate
Percent element for category Z
2
Set to zero
0 or 0.00
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="Z"]/cac:TaxCategory/cbc:PercentCommon Causes
- Zero rate breakdown shows non-zero tax amount
- BT-117 in Z breakdown must be 0.00
- cbc:TaxAmount contains value instead of zero for Z
- Zero rate cannot produce tax amount
- Tax calculation error in zero rate breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
VAT category Z must have rate of 0%.
Set Percent to 0 or 0.00. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-Z-09 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-09 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 percentage must be zero.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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