BR-IC-9

Intra-community (K): VAT amount must be 0

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What does this error mean?

For intra-community supplies (category K) the VAT amount (BT-117) must equal 0 — tax arises with the buyer in the country of destination.

How to fix it

Set the VAT amount to 0, state the exemption reason and provide both parties' VAT ids.

Affected fields

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Rule source: EN 16931 / XRechnung (KOSIT) or Billhorse check (BH-*).