BR-BE-10:Belgian enterprise number format
Belgian enterprise numbers (KBO/BCE) must be formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX with schemeID="0208". This is required for all Belgian business identifiers in Peppol invoices.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Belgian Enterprise Number (KBO/BCE)
What is BR-BE-10?
BR-BE-10 is a fatal validation rule defined in the UBL-BE specification (BEL national rules). It checks whether belgian enterprise number format.
When this rule fires, the invoice is non-compliant and will be rejected by Peppol access points and national validation services. The sending system receives a rejection response and the invoice does not reach the buyer.
Why This Error Matters
BR-BE-10 is a hard failure. Invoices that trigger this rule are rejected at the access point and never reach the recipient. In Peppol networks, this means your sending system receives an MLR (Message Level Response) with a rejection status. The invoice must be corrected and re-sent, adding delay to your payment cycle.
Validator Behavior
- ·Causes invoice rejection
- ·Fails UBL schema validation
- ·Error returned: BR-BE-10
- ·Specification: UBL-BE
How to Fix It
Technical Reference
Code Example
<cbc:CompanyID schemeID="0208">0123.456.789</cbc:CompanyID>Common Causes
- ·Enterprise number entered without dots
- ·Missing schemeID attribute
- ·Imported data from legacy systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belgian enterprise numbers (KBO/BCE) must be formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX with schemeID="0208". This is required for all Belgian business identifiers in Peppol invoices.
Format the Belgian enterprise number correctly with dots and add the required scheme identifier. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-BE-10 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted by the recipient's system.
Many instances of BR-BE-10 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including belgian enterprise number format.
Last updated: 18 January 2026
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