BR-AE-07
Reverse charge (AE) · severity: error · in EN 16931 (UBL), EN 16931 (CII)
Official rule text
In a Document level charge (BG-21) where the Document level charge VAT category code (BT-102) is "Reverse charge" the Document level charge VAT rate (BT-103) shall be 0 (zero).
What it means
Rule for reverse charge (category AE): both seller and buyer VAT IDs are required, VAT must be 0, and an exemption reason like 'Reverse charge' is expected.
Fields involved
BG-21Document level chargeBT-102Document level charge VAT category codeBT-103Document level charge VAT rate
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