What it means
In UBL invoices and credit notes, this rule checks a supplied cbc:Percent in cac:AllowanceCharge/cac:TaxCategory. That context does not distinguish discounts from charges. The value must use percentage notation without a % sign and belong to the permitted rate set. A missing rate is not flagged by this rule.
Why it matters
A percentage number and a decimal fraction express different rates. Consistent notation preserves the intended rate in the file.
How to fix it
Check the VAT rate on the affected discount or charge, including BT-96 for a whole-invoice discount. Confirm the intended rate and enter it as a percentage number without %. If you mean 20 percent, write 20 rather than 0.2. Export the corrected file and recheck it.
Once the file is corrected, check it again for free: Check an e-invoice
The rule as published
Le taux de TVA (cbc:Percent) doit être exprimé en pourcentage sans symbole « % » et faire partie des valeurs autorisées. Taux fourni : " … ". Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| France CTC (UBL invoice) | 1.4.0-04 |
| France CTC (UBL credit note) | 1.4.0-04 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether BR-FR-16_BT-96 still fails, and which other rules do.