BR-BE-02:Belgian VAT number recommended
Fix: Add Belgian VAT number with BE prefix. Provide the required value in the free validator.
Belgian invoices should include the BTW/TVA number in format BE + 10 digits.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Belgian VAT Number (BTW/TVA)
What is BR-BE-02?
BR-BE-02 is a warning validation rule defined in the peppol-bis-3 specification (BEL national rules). It validates the CompanyID element under Party > PartyTaxScheme in the UBL invoice XML.
The invoice may pass transmission, but this non-compliance can cause problems during tax audits or buyer-side processing.
Target path: XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyID
Why This Error Matters
VAT number is required for intra-EU B2B invoicing and VAT reporting.
BR-BE-02 is a soft failure that can cause issues at the receiving end — tax audits, ERP processing, or VAT reconciliation mismatches.
Validator Behavior
- ·Generates validation warning
- ·Rejected by PEPPOL Access Points
- ·Error returned: BR-BE-02
- ·Specification: peppol-bis-3
How to Fix It
Get BTW number
Format: BE + 0 + 9 digits (10 digits total)
Include leading zero
First digit after BE is always 0
Add to invoice
Place in PartyTaxScheme section
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Incorrect value --> <cbc:CompanyID>INVALID</cbc:CompanyID>
<!-- Corrected value --> <cbc:CompanyID>VALID_VALUE</cbc:CompanyID>
Technical Reference
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyIDCode Example
<cac:PartyTaxScheme>
<cbc:CompanyID>BE0123456789</cbc:CompanyID>
<cac:TaxScheme>
<cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID>
</cac:TaxScheme>
</cac:PartyTaxScheme>Common Causes
- ·Missing leading zero
- ·Using enterprise number only
- ·Wrong format
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-BE-02 automatically. See the fix response →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belgian invoices should include the BTW/TVA number in format BE + 10 digits.
Add Belgian VAT number with BE prefix. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.
BR-BE-02 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.
BR-BE-02 requires specific business data to resolve. Invoice Navigator detects the error and guides you through providing the needed information, then applies the fix with full audit documentation.
BR-BE-02 is commonly seen in exports from Exact Online, Octopus, Billit, Yuki. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.
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Last updated: 3 March 2026
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