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FR-R-008:Invalid French VAT number format
French TVA intracommunautaire must be FR + 11 characters.
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Invalid VAT format prevents EU VIES validation.
How to Fix It
1
Check format
FR followed by 11 characters
2
Validate
Key is MOD 97 of SIREN + 12
Technical Details
XPath: //cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyIDCommon Causes
- Wrong prefix
- Wrong length
- Invalid check digits
Frequently Asked Questions
French TVA intracommunautaire must be FR + 11 characters.
Use format FR + 2 letters/digits + 9 digits (SIREN). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, FR-R-008 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.
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Last updated: 19 January 2026
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