BR-AE-09
Reverse charge (AE) · severity: error · in EN 16931 (UBL), EN 16931 (CII)
Official rule text
The VAT category tax amount (BT-117) in a VAT breakdown (BG-23) where the VAT category code (BT-118) is "Reverse charge" 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
BT-117VAT category tax amountBG-23VAT breakdownBT-118VAT category code
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