EN 16931 · XRechnung · ZUGFeRD
E-invoice BT numbers
Business Terms (BT) identify the fields of an EN 16931 e-invoice. This index lists every field for which Billance has a dedicated explanation. It is a selection, not a complete catalogue of the standard.
43 explained BT fields
General invoice data
- BT-1Invoice NumberUnique identifier of the invoice assigned by the seller.Read field details
- BT-2Invoice Issue DateThe official date on which the invoice was issued.Read field details
- BT-3Invoice Type CodeCode specifying the functional type of the invoice (e.g. 380 for commercial invoice, 381 for credit note).Read field details
- BT-5Invoice Currency CodeThe currency in which all invoice amounts are given (typically EUR in Germany).Read field details
- BT-9Payment Due DateThe date on which the payment is due.Read field details
- BT-10Buyer Reference / Leitweg-IDAn identifier assigned by the buyer to route the invoice to the proper department (e.g. Leitweg-ID).Read field details
- BT-13Purchase Order ReferenceThe purchase order number (PO) issued by the buyer for this transaction.Read field details
- BT-20Payment Terms & DiscountsTextual description of payment terms, discount rates, and settlement periods.Read field details
- BT-24Specification Identifier (CustomizationID)Identifier specifying the CIUS profile and version (e.g. XRechnung 3.0, ZUGFeRD EN 16931).Read field details
Seller
- BT-27Seller NameThe full official registered legal name of the seller.Read field details
- BT-31Seller VAT IdentifierThe VAT identification number of the seller (prefixed with country code, e.g. DE).Read field details
- BT-32Seller Tax Registration IdentifierThe local tax registration number assigned to the seller by the tax authority.Read field details
- BT-34Seller Electronic AddressThe electronic endpoint address of the seller used in e-invoicing routing networks (Peppol).Read field details
- BT-35Seller Address Line 1The main street name and building number of the seller.Read field details
- BT-40Seller Country CodeTwo-character ISO code of the country where the seller is resident.Read field details
- BT-43Seller Contact EmailEmail address of the seller’s contact point for invoice queries.Read field details
Buyer
- BT-44Buyer NameThe full official legal name of the buyer.Read field details
- BT-48Buyer VAT IdentifierThe VAT identification number of the buyer.Read field details
- BT-49Buyer Electronic AddressThe electronic endpoint address of the buyer for network delivery.Read field details
- BT-55Buyer Country CodeCountry code of the buyer.Read field details
Delivery and service
Payment
- BT-81Payment Means Type CodeCode indicating the method of payment from UNTDID 4461 (e.g. 58 for SEPA credit transfer).Read field details
- BT-83Remittance Information / Payment ReferenceThe payment reference / remittance information to state on the bank transfer.Read field details
- BT-84Payment Account Identifier (IBAN)The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) of the payee.Read field details
- BT-86Payment Service Provider Identifier (BIC)The Business Identifier Code (BIC) of the financial institution.Read field details
Totals and tax
- BT-106Sum of Invoice Line Net AmountsThe sum of all invoice line net amounts (BT-131) in the invoice.Read field details
- BT-109Invoice Total Amount Without VATThe total amount of the invoice excluding VAT, after allowances and charges.Read field details
- BT-110Invoice Total VAT AmountThe total VAT amount for the invoice in the invoice currency.Read field details
- BT-112Invoice Total Amount With VAT (Gross)The gross total amount of the invoice including VAT.Read field details
- BT-114Rounding AmountAn amount added to the gross total to round the payable amount.Read field details
- BT-115Amount Due for PaymentThe outstanding amount due for settlement by the buyer.Read field details
- BT-118VAT Category Code (Breakdown)VAT category code according to UNTDID 5305 (e.g. S for standard rate, E for exempt, AE for reverse charge).Read field details
Invoice lines
- BT-126Invoice Line IdentifierUnique identifier for the individual invoice line.Read field details
- BT-129Invoiced QuantityThe quantity of items or services invoiced for this line.Read field details
- BT-130Invoiced Quantity Unit CodeStandard unit of measure code from UN/ECE Rec 20 (e.g. C62 for piece, HUR for hour, DAY for day).Read field details
- BT-131Invoice Line Net AmountThe total net amount for the invoice line excluding VAT, after discounts.Read field details
- BT-146Item Net PriceThe net price of one unit of the item or service.Read field details
- BT-151Item VAT Category CodeThe VAT category code applicable to this line item (e.g. S for standard rate).Read field details
- BT-152Invoiced Item VAT RateThe applicable VAT rate percentage for this line (e.g. 19.00 for 19%).Read field details
- BT-153Item NameA clear and concise name of the item or service provided.Read field details
- BT-154Item DescriptionExtended, detailed narrative description of the item or service.Read field details
- BT-158Item Standard Identifier (GTIN/EAN)Global Trade Item Number (GTIN / EAN) for item identification.Read field details