Error codes · CIUS-SE · Sweden
SE-R-006Partly
For Swedish suppliers, only standard VAT rate of 6, 12 or 25 are used in Sweden
This is the rejection, word for word: „[SE-R-006] Swedish invoices can only use standard VAT rates of 6%, 12%, or 25%. Other VAT rates are not valid for Sweden.“
Why this matters in Sweden
Sweden requires (B2G) e-invoicing using Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, Svefaktura (legacy, declining), EDIFACT (legacy, not recommended). An invoice with this error is rejected; it cannot be processed under Sweden's rules.
Invoice will be rejected by Swedish validation. Only 6%, 12%, or 25% VAT rates are allowed.
What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.
What we doReview your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per CIUS-SE (Sweden).
How to fix SE-R-006
01Identify the issue in your invoiceSwedish invoices can only use standard VAT rates of 6%, 12%, or 25%. Other VAT rates are not valid for Sweden.
02Correct this in your invoicing softwareReview your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per CIUS-SE (Sweden).
03Re-export and validateGenerate a new invoice export from your accounting system and re-validate to confirm SE-R-006 is resolved.
If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software
Before
<Invoice> <!-- Issue: Swedish invoices can only use standard VAT rates of 6%, 12%, --> </Invoice>
After
<Invoice> <!-- Issue resolved per CIUS-SE (Sweden) --> </Invoice>
Sweden e-invoicing requirements
| Phase | Status | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| B2G (central) | Live (Jul 2008) | Central government suppliers |
| B2G (all public) | Live (Nov 2019) | All public entity suppliers (EN 16931) |
| ESAP 6 phase-out | Jul 2025 | SFTI phases out EDIFACT-based format for public sector |
| B2B mandate | Under evaluation | Expected 2027+ (ViDA) |
Known causes
Non-standard VAT rate used
VAT rate not 6, 12, or 25
Wrong rate for product category
Rate from other country used
Calculation error in rate