NL-02
Error Guide
🇳🇱 NL-02: Dutch VAT numbers must be in correct format in Netherlands
WarningB2G MandatoryManual Fix
Dutch VAT numbers must be in correct format. This validation rule ensures Invoice compliance with NLCIUS (Netherlands).
Quick Facts
Severity
Warning
Ruleset
NLCIUS (Netherlands)
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Manual
Why This Matters in Netherlands
Netherlands requires (B2G) e-invoicing using SI-UBL 2.0, Peppol BIS Billing 3.0. This warning may cause processing delays in Netherlands. While not immediately rejected, it should be fixed for compliance.
How to Fix NL-02
Review your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per NLCIUS (Netherlands) (NL-02).
Example: Before & After
Before (invalid)
<Invoice> <!-- Issue: Dutch VAT numbers must be in correct format --> </Invoice>
After (fixed)
<Invoice> <!-- Issue resolved per NLCIUS (Netherlands) --> </Invoice>
Netherlands E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G (central)
Live (Jan 2017)
Central government suppliers
B2G (all)
Live (Apr 2019)
All government entity suppliers
B2B mandate
2027-2028
Expected under ViDA
Fix NL-02 automatically
Upload your invoice and let Invoice Navigator auto-remediate this error.