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Business Term
United Kingdom
Business Definition
Comments/Dependency Notes
Segment
Data Element
Allowance/charge: VAT rate
O
This entity is used to show to which tax rate the allowances and charges are allocated.
 
TAX
SG16#1\SG22#1
C243 5278
Amount due
O
Total amount due including taxes. Used on summary level.
 
MOA
SG50#1
C516 5004
Basis amount for allowance or charge
O
This entity  is used to provide the basis amount to calculate an allowance or charge.
 
MOA
SG16#1\SG20#1
C516 5004
Basis amount for allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity  is used to provide the basis amount to calculate an allowance or charge on line level.
 
MOA
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG42#1
C516 5004
Buyer GLN
R
The GLN which identifies the buyer.
 
NAD
SG2#1
C082 3039
Buyer’s additional identification
O
A code providing an additional identification of the buyer.
It is used when the GLN is not sufficient and can specify an agreed additional identification.
RFF
SG2#1\SG3#1
C506 1154
Buyer’s article identification
O
Identity assigned to an article by the buyer.
 
PIA
SG26#1
C212 7140
Buyer’s name and address
R
Name and address of party in clear text to which merchandise is sold and/or a service provided.
 
NAD
SG2#1
C080 3036
Buyer’s VAT registration number
R
Unique number attributed by the competent fiscal authority to identify the buyer for all VAT related matters.
The VAT registration number must be specified for intra-community deliveries. It must be mentioned unedited and begins with country prefix.
RFF
SG2#1\SG3#4
C506 1154
Clear text description of invoiced product or service
D
Description in clear text of the item (goods or service) being invoiced.
For information, the EC Directive on invoicing provides for the issue of invoices in any language, but EU taxes administration may, if required for control purposes, ask for them to be translated into national languages.
IMD
SG26#1
C273 7008
Contract Price
D
Price valid for a period based on an agreement
 
PRI
SG26#1\SG29#2
C509 5118
Country of origin
O
The ISO 3166 two alpha country code of the country where the goods were manufactured or produced.
Used only for export purposes
ALI
3239
Date of delivery note reference
D
The date when a delivery note be referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#6
C507 2380
Date of order reference
R
The date when the order being referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#1
C507 2380
Date of previous invoice reference
D
Date of previous invoice reference.
 
DTM
SG1#4
C507 2380
Date of rate of exchange
D
The date on which the rate of exchange was quoted.
 
DTM
SG7#1
C507 2380
Date sales agreement/contract reference
D
The date when the sales agreement/contract being referred to was issued.
This date is indicated when a reference to a sales agreement is transmitted. 
DTM
SG1#11
C507 2380
Delivery date/time, actual
D
Date/time on which the ordered goods or services were delivered or completed. This date is not applicable to a corrected invoice.
 
DTM
C507 2380
Delivery party additional identification
O
A code providing an additional identification of the delivery party.
It is used when the GLN is not sufficient and can specify an agreed additional identification.
RFF
SG2#7\SG3#1
C506 1154
Delivery party GLN
R
The GLN which identifies the delivery party. The delivery party is the party where the goods were delivered or where the service was completed.
 
NAD
SG2#7
C082 3039
Delivery party name and address
O
Party name and address in clear text to whom the goods are delivered.
 
NAD
SG2#7
C080 3036
Discount price
O
If as a result of a specific sales agreement/contract/catalogue, item allowances and charges are included in the unit price. Reference must be made to the agreement and the allowances and charges cannot be stated for information purposes.
 
PRI
SG26#1\SG29#4
C509 5118
Free Text 1
O
e.g. for special purposes (legal or business process)
Free text permits to give reference to legal text
FTX
C108 4440
Identification of allowance or charge (bilaterally agreed)
O
Identification of bilaterally agreed allowances or charges.
 
ALC
SG16#1
C552 1230
Identification of allowance or charge (bilaterally agreed) (line)
O
Identification of bilaterally agreed allowances or charges used on line level.
 
ALC
SG26#1\SG39#1
C552 1230
Identification of allowance or charge (coded)
O
Coded description of the allowance or charge.
 
ALC
SG16#1
C214 7161
Identification of allowance or charge (coded) (line)
O
Coded description of the allowance or charge on line level.
 
ALC
SG26#1\SG39#1
C214 7161
Invoice currency
R
The currency unit in which the prices and amounts in the invoice message are expressed.
Indication of the currency code according to ISO 4217 three alpha code (see code list of DE 6345).
Example:
CUX
SG7#1
C504 6345
Invoice issue date
R
Date when the invoice is issued within the invoicing system.
 
DTM
C507 2380
Invoice item
R
The trade Item Identification of the goods or service being invoiced.
Format n..14 (GTIN-8; GTIN-13; GTIN-14)
GTIN - this is the number of the article being invoiced.
The GTIN is used to identify the goods or service.
LIN
SG26#1
C212 7140
Invoice line number
R
Line item identifier. Application generated number of the line items within the invoice, unique within one invoice.
Application generated number of the item lines within the invoice.
LIN
SG26#1
1082
Invoice number
R
A number which identifies the invoice. It is generated by the issuer of the invoice and is a sequential number.
This number is assigned by the sender of the message The recipient of the message quotes the invoice number on payment and/or in the payment specification The invoice number can then be used to match the payments and the outstanding invoices. Consequently it is recommended that the invoice number is assigned a sufficiently unique number which is, for example, unique for a period of 1 year.
BGM
C106 1004
Invoice type
R
Indication of the invoice type
One of the possible invoice types is mandatory.
325 proforma invoice: Document/message serving as a preliminary invoice, containing - on the whole - the same information as the final invoice, but not actually claiming payment.
380 commercial invoice: Document/message claiming payment for goods or services supplied under conditions agreed between seller and buyer.
381 credit note - goods and services: Document/message for providing credit information to the relevant party.
389 self-billed invoice: An invoice, the invoicee is producing instead of the seller.
BGM
C002 1001
Invoiced quantity
R
The quantity of articles or services being invoiced.
This is the quantity which is actually part of calculation quantity x price = line item amount.
QTY
SG26#1
C186 6060
Invoicing period
O
Period for which an invoice is issued (period of service or periodic invoice for a range of supplies)
 
DTM
C507 2380
Language used for clear text description
R
The ISO code of the language which is used to describe the item in clear text.
 
IMD
SG26#1
C273 3453
Line item allowance and charge monetary amount
O
The total monetary amount of all allowances and charges which apply to the line item. It is calculated as follows for each line item: sum of all allowance monetary amounts - sum of all charge montery amounts.
In order to avoid rounding differences. Manadatory for gross calculation.
MOA
SG26#1\SG27#2
C516 5004
Line item net monetary amount
R
The total line item net monetary amount.
The net amount is calculated as follows: (invoiced quantity x unit gross price) - total line item allowance monetary amount + total line item charge monetary amount OR invoiced quantity x unit net price OR invoiced quantity x unit net price/unit price basis quantity.
MOA
SG26#1\SG27#1
C516 5004
Message function
R
Indication of the function of the invoice, e.g. Original, Duplicate etc.
Duplicate can be used to retransmit a complete interchange to the same partner on request of the receiver. Only date and time can be different from the original file. The use of this code and the handling of additional documents must be mutually agreed between the partners.
Original - An indication to the receiver that this invoice is an original invoice, i.e., not a replacement or duplicate.
 
BGM
1225
Monetary amount of allowance or charge
O
This entity is used to specify any monetary discounts or charges.
 
MOA
SG16#1\SG20#2
C516 5004
Monetary amount of allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity  is used to specify any monetary discounts or charges on line level.
 
MOA
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG42#2
C516 5004
Net Price/ price per unit
D
If as a result of a specific sales agreement/contact/catalogue, item allowances and charges are included in the unit price.
 
PRI
SG26#1\SG29#1
C509 5118
Not subject to discount (line)
D
The item concerned is not applicable for discount calculation.
 
ALI
SG26#1
4183
Other tax rate (line)
R
TAX rate applicable on line level when other than VAT.
 
TAX
SG26#1\SG34#2
C243 5278
Other tax rate (Summary level)
 
TAX rate applicable on summary level when other than VAT.
 
TAX
SG52#2
C243 5278
Other Tax type
O
Other type of tax different from VAT; environmental, tobacco, alcohol, etc.
 
TAX
SG52#2
C241 5153
Other taxable amount per category
D
The total taxable amount of a non VAT tax by rate and tax type.
 
MOA
SG52#2
C516 5004
Payment discount amount
O
The value of the amount of the payment discount. A payment discount is an allowance which applies if the invoice is paid within a specified period of time or before a specified deadline. The allowance applies to the total invoice amount due.
Deducted in the invoice for calculating VAT.
MOA
SG8#4
C516 5004
Payment discount percentage
O
The value of the percentage of the payment discount. A payment discount is an allowance which applies if the invoice is paid  within a specified period of time or before a specified deadline. The allowance applies to the total invoice amount due.
Deducted in the invoice for calculating VAT.
PCD
SG8#4
C501 5482
Payment due period after invoice date
O
Payment of the invoice total amount is due within the specified period. The start date of the period is the invoice document date. E.g. 30 days after invoice document date.
 
PAT
SG8#2
C112 2152
Payment due period after reference date
O
Payment of the invoice total amount is due within the specified period. The start date of the period is the payment due reference date. E.g. 30 days after reference date.
 
PAT
SG8#3
C112 2152
Payment due reference date
O
Start date of the payment due period if it differs from the invoice document date.
 
DTM
SG8#3
C507 2380
Payment net due date
O
Latest date on which funds should have reached the account receivable.
 
DTM
SG8#1
C507 2380
Payment penalty amount
O
The value of the amount of the payment penalty. A payment penalty is a charge to be paid if the invoice is paid after the payment due date.
 
MOA
SG8#6
C516 5004
Payment Terms discount due date
O
Date by which payment should be made if discount terms are to apply.
 
DTM
SG8#4
C507 2380
Percentage of allowance or charge
O
This entity is used to specify any percentage discounts or charges.
 
PCD
SG16#1\SG19#1
C501 5482
Percentage of allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity is used to specify any percentage discounts or charges on line level.
 
PCD
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG41#1
C501 5482
Pick-up/collection date/time
D
Date/time when the goods/services are picked up.
 
DTM
C507 2380
Quantity of allowance or charge
O
This entity is used to specify any quantity discounts or charges.
 
QTY
SG16#1\SG18#1
C186 6060
Quantity of allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity is used to specify any quantity discounts or charges on line level.
 
QTY
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG40#1
C186 6060
Rate of allowance or charge
O
This entity  is used to specify rate discounts or charges.
Used to identify the monetary value
RTE
SG16#1\SG21#1
C128 5420
Rate of allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity  is used to specify rate discounts or charges on line level.
 
RTE
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG43#1
C128 5420
Rate of exchange
O
The conversion rate that is applied to the reference currency (Invoice currency) to convert amount into the target currency (VAT currency or payment currency).
 
CUX
SG7#1
5402
Reference to delivery note number
D
A delivery note reference number. A delivery note is a paper document which comes with the goods.
 
RFF
SG1#6
C506 1154
Reference to order number
R
Buyer’s order number
 
RFF
SG1#1
C506 1154
Reference to previous invoice number
D
An invoice reference number. The invoice being refered to is a previously sent invoice which is to be corrected or credited.
 
RFF
SG1#4
C506 1154
Reference to price list
D
A price list reference number. A price list is a list of article information. For each GTIN is article information such as article description, logistical information, price information.
Dependent upon Business circumstance
It is used when more than one price list is applicable within a period of contract.
RFF
SG1#20
C506 1154
Reference to sales agreement/contract
D
A sales agreement or contract or catalogue reference number.
The sales agreement or the contract list all item allowances and charges.
RFF
SG1#11
C506 1154
Retail price
O
Indication of the suggested retail price.
 
PRI
SG26#1\SG29#7
C509 5118
Supplier’s additional identification
O
A code providing an additional identification of the supplier.
It is used when the GLN is not sufficient and can specify an agreed additional identification.
RFF
SG2#13\SG3#1
C506 1154
Supplier’s article number (additional identification)
O
Identity assigned to an article by the supplier of that article.
 
PIA
SG26#1
C212 7140
Supplier’s name and address
R
Name of party in clear text which provides service(s) and/or manufactures or otherwise has possession of goods, and consigns or makes them available in trade.
 
NAD
SG2#13
C080 3036
Supplier’s VAT registration number
R
Unique number attributed by the competent fiscal authority to identify the supplier for all VAT related matters.
The VAT registration number must be specified for intra-community and also in some countries for domestic deliveries. It must be mentioned unedited and begins with country prefix.
RFF
SG2#13\SG3#2
C506 1154
Tax category
D
The actual tax category for items or services (Other than VAT).
 
TAX
SG52#2
5305
Tax point date
D
Indication of the tax due date
Date/time on which the supply of goods or of services was made or completed for tax purposes, or the date on which any payment on account (in advance of the issue of an invoice) was made, if ascertainable and if different from invoice issue date
The need to declare the date for tax purposes depends upon whether it is different from the invoice issue date - if not, then invoice issue date will be taken to be synonimous with the tax date and this entity will not need to be declared
DTM
C507 2380
Total allowances / charges amount per VAT rate
O
Total allowances / charges amount per VAT rate
 
MOA
SG52#1
C516 5004
Total charges/allowances amount
R
Total sum of all charges and allowances. Used on summary level.
 
MOA
SG50#9
C516 5004
Total discount amount
O
Total sum of all discounts
 
MOA
SG50#2
C516 5004
Total invoice amount including VAT
R
The total monetary amount of the invoice, after deduction of all allowances and addition of all charges and taxes, and calculation of VAT. This is the amount due if no pre-payments occurred.
 
MOA
SG50#16
C516 5004
Total of all line item amounts
O
Total amount of all invoice lines, excluding tax (net price x quantity). Used on summary level.
 
MOA
SG50#4
C516 5004
Total of all line items amount per VAT rate
O
Sum of all line item amounts per VAT rate and category
 
MOA
SG52#1
C516 5004
Total VAT amount
R
The total amount of VAT due for the current invoice document
 
MOA
SG50#5
C516 5004
Total vat taxable amount
O
The total amount which is used to calculate the VAT tax to be paid for the current invoice document.
If they are several tax rates in the invoice, the total VAT tax amount is the total of all VAT amounts per rate.
Use in UK: Total taxable amount - excluding payment discount amount
MOA
SG50#6
C516 5004
Unit gross price
D
The gross price is the price on which allowances, charges and taxes apply. It is listed in the catalogue or price list. It is transmitted in the document when no price agreements were previously made. All allowances and charges applied to the unit price must be detailed.
 
PRI
SG26#1\SG29#6
C509 5118
VAT amount (ALC line)
O
The VAT amount of ALC
 
MOA
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG44#1
C516 5004
VAT amount in VAT currency (line)
D
The VAT amount in VAT currency
 
MOA
SG26#1\SG34#1
C516 5004
VAT category ALC line level
O
The actual VAT category for allowances/charges.
Indication of the VAT Type: Standard Rate, Exempt from tax, Outside scope of tax.
TAX
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG44#1
5305
VAT category heading section
D
The actual VAT category for items or services.
Indication of the VAT Type: Standard Rate, Exempt from tax, Outside scope of tax.
TAX
SG6#1
5305
VAT category line level
D
The actual VAT category for items or services.
Indication of the VAT Type: Standard Rate, Exempt from tax, Outside scope of tax.
TAX
SG26#1\SG34#1
5305
VAT category summary section
O
The actual VAT category for items or services.
 
TAX
SG52#1
5305
VAT rate
R
The actual VAT rate for items or services.
The VAT rate is specified in percent. Decimal characters must be used if applicable.
TAX
SG52#1
C243 5278
VAT rate (ALC line)
O
VAT rate applicable on ALC line level if different.
 
TAX
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG44#1
C243 5278
VAT rate, document level
D
Vat rate applicable to all items, if not overwritten on line level
 
TAX
SG6#1
C243 5278
VAT Taxable amount per VAT rate and VAT category
R
Total VAT taxable amount for the given VAT rate and VAT category.
Required when basis for VAT. Also the taxable amount for items exempt from VAT must be specified.
MOA
SG52#1
C516 5004
VAT/Payment currency
D
VAT currency: Other currency different from the invoice currency in which the VAT amount according to the national law must be invoiced (Not used in Germany). Payment currency: Currency used for payment if different from invoice currency (Used only in Germany).
Indication of the currency code according to ISO 4217 three alpha code (see code list of DE 6345).
Example:
CUX
SG7#1
C504 6345
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