What this is about
If no VAT is charged (category E), the invoice must state why (BT-120) — e.g. the small-business rule (§ 19 UStG) or the exemption under § 4 UStG.
What to do
Enter the exemption reason; the tool suggests the text when you choose the tax case.
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