Germany: VAT Category Code

The VAT Category Code specifies the type of VAT.

For transactions with German Suppliers or Buyers, you must specify the VAT Category Code.

Elements

ElementDescription
Invoice/TaxTotal/TaxSubtotal/TaxCategory/IDSpecify the VAT Category code.

Restrictions

  • You must use the codes that are listed here.

Example

<ubl:Invoice>
<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
	<cac:TaxTotal>
		<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
		<cac:TaxSubtotal>
			<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
			<cac:TaxCategory>
				<cbc:ID>S</cbc:ID>
				<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
			</cac:TaxCategory>
	<!-- Code omitted for clarity -->
</ubl:Invoice>