What it means
The invoice contains a code (BT-8) that says how the VAT point date is worked out, for example from the invoice date, the delivery date or the payment date. The warning covers only this code. An invoice period with a start and end date is not affected.
Why it matters
Nothing is rejected. The Dutch rule set says the value is ignored, so it changes nothing for the recipient.
How to fix it
It is worth fixing only if you want a file without warnings. In your invoicing software, clear the VAT point date code, or turn off the export option that adds it. Some programs fill it in by default.
The rule as published
The use of a tax point date code (cac:InvoicePeriod/cbc:DescriptionCode) is not recommended, and its value will be ignored Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| SI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUS (invoice) | 2.0.3.13 |
| SI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUS (credit note) | 2.0.3.13 |
| NLCIUS (CII) | 1.0.3.13 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether BR-NL-21 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- BR-NL-22 The note subject code is not recommended in CII invoices
- BR-NL-23 The business process identifier is not recommended in CII
- BR-NL-24 The date of the preceding invoice is not recommended
- BR-NL-25 Dutch sellers should give a VAT number, not another tax number
- BR-NL-26 The seller's additional legal information is not recommended
- BR-NL-29 Leave out the payment means text, the code is enough