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BR-Z-10: No exemption reason in category Z

In short

BR-Z-10 means the Z (zero rated) row in the VAT breakdown has an exemption reason, which is only allowed for exempt or reverse charge amounts. Fix it by removing the reason, or by changing the category if the amounts really are exempt.

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What it means

A VAT breakdown entry (BG-23) with category Z (zero rated) must not carry a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or text (BT-120).

Why it matters

Zero-rated supplies are taxable at 0 %, which is not the same as exempt, so an exemption reason contradicts the category. The recipient cannot tell which is meant and rejects the invoice.

How to fix it

Remove the exemption reason from the Z category in your VAT settings. If the supply is really exempt, use category E with its reason; if the buyer accounts for the VAT, use AE.

The rule as published

A VAT breakdown (BG-23) with VAT Category code (BT-118) "Zero rated" shall not have a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or VAT exemption reason text (BT-120).

Business terms: BG-23, BT-118, BT-120, BT-121

Where this rule applies

Rule set Version
EN 16931 (UBL) 1.3.17
EN 16931 (UBL credit note) 1.3.17
EN 16931 (CII) 1.3.17
XRechnung 3.0 (UBL) 3.0.2
XRechnung 3.0 (UBL credit note) 3.0.2
XRechnung 3.0 (CII) 3.0.2
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (invoice) 2026.5
Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (credit note) 2026.5
Factur-X 1.09 BASIC WL 1.0.9-2
Factur-X 1.09 BASIC 1.0.9-2
Factur-X 1.09 EN 16931 1.0.9-2
ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC WL 2.5.2
ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC 2.5.2
ZUGFeRD 2.5 EN 16931 2.5.2
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
France CTC (UBL invoice) 1.4.0-04
France CTC (UBL credit note) 1.4.0-04
France CTC (CII) 1.4.0-04
CIUS-RO UBL Invoice 1.0.9 1.0.9
CIUS-RO UBL Credit Note 1.0.9 1.0.9
Rule text from phive-rules 4.6.4.

Check your file

Drop your e-invoice to see whether BR-Z-10 still fails, and which other rules do.