ESEF Reporting, Simplified
ESMA compliant ESEF iXBRL reporting made easy
ESEF Reporting, Simplified
ESMA compliant ESEF iXBRL reporting made easy
The Need for ESEF Reporting
According to the ESEF reporting mandate issued by the regulatory authority of the EU, the ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority), every listed company in the EU is required to prepare their annual financial reports in the new European Single Electronic Format (ESEF). As per the new mandate, all the annual financial reports are required to be prepared in XHTML format. Furthermore, if a report contains the consolidated financial statement, the XHTML documents must also include iXBRL elements, as per the ESEF taxonomy.
Until now, eligible entities have been required to file annual financial reports in PDF format. However, the current reporting format has several frailties, as a result of which, the quality of data being submitted was merely sub-par. The primary reason behind the introduction of the ESEF reporting framework is to boost transparency in the EU and the EEA (European Economic Area)-regulated markets, enabling investors, public authorities, issuers, and other users of financial statements to carry out meticulous analysis of such information.
When should ESEF Reports be filed?
Initially, the ESMA mandated all publicly traded securities issuers in the EU and the EEA (European Economic Area)-regulated markets to prepare annual financial reports in European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) for the financial year, with effect from 1st January 2020. Later the European Commission provided the option to member states with the option to postpone the mandate further, to the financial year beginning on or after Jan 2021, with voluntary submission until the further mandate. This is the right time for you to become proactive and prepare yourself for your ESEF reporting, thereby avoiding any bottleneck situations.
About our services
DataTracks provides end-to-end ESEF reporting services to cater to all your filing needs. With a pool of experts on board, DataTracks boasts error-free filing and strict adherence to quality.
What’s more, DataTracks has already acquired 100+ clients for ESEF reporting during the voluntary phase. Needless to say, our experts have hands-on experience with ESEF reporting and compliance with the ESMA requirements.
Benefits
- A pool of trained iXBRL experts at your service
- Error-free services
- Quick TAT, based on the requirements of your company
- Last-minute filers? We’ve got you covered!
- Got 100+ files you need to convert? No worries, large volumes are not a problem for us
Challenges in ESEF Reporting
Final Review Process/Validation
The ESMA has implemented several quality checks and validation processes to iron out all the errors before submitting financial reports. Working and re-working on every single error can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process.
Complex Mapping and Tag Selection
The process of preparing iXBRL-based financial reports is tedious and comprises several tasks of mapping and tagging.
Handling of negative values
Stringent rules concerned with accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment are in place. An error occurs every time a negative value is obtained, where a positive value was expected. Handling these negative values can be a real head-scratcher if you are not familiar with the ESEF taxonomy.
How DataTracks helps
Simplify Your Compliance Process
By leveraging the reliable and trustworthy ESEF reporting services from DataTracks, eligible entities can substantially simplify their reporting process.
Ensure Accuracy of Reports
By leveraging the expertise of trained iXBRL professionals, DataTracks has earned a name for itself within the ESEF reporting framework and iXBRL taxonomy. So, rest assured, all the annual financial reports will be accurate and highly authoritative.
Secure and efficient storage of data
All the data is stored securely in a cloud-based data centre in Frankfurt, Germany. At DataTracks, we are ISO certified for the Data Security measures we take. Furthermore, DataTracks has a dedicated privacy team that continuously monitors the performance and changes in regulations, so you don’t have to fret about data fraud or theft.
Remain Compliant with the Latest ESMA Requirements
Keeping up with the changing requirements of the ESMA can be challenging. However, the experts at DataTracks are always up-to-date with the latest updates, to ensure that your company complies with every single ESMA requirement.
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What European regulatory reporting solutions does DataTracks offer?
DataTracks provides software and services for KVK and ESEF reporting, alongside solutions for AIFMD Annex IV, COREP/FINREP, Solvency II, FATCA/CRS, CbCR, and other regulatory requirements. Our team helps you select the right solution for your reporting obligations.
How does DataTracks support Dutch KVK reporting?
DataTracks helps prepare annual accounts for digital filing with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce. Our support includes XBRL/iXBRL conversion, taxonomy mapping, tagging, and validation to prepare filing-ready reports.
What is ESEF reporting, and which companies does it apply to?
ESEF is the European Single Electronic Format for annual financial reports of issuers subject to the EU Transparency Directive’s reporting requirements. Reports must be prepared in XHTML, with Inline XBRL tagging applied to IFRS consolidated financial statements.
Are KVK and ESEF reporting requirements the same?
No. KVK reporting concerns statutory annual accounts filed with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, while ESEF concerns annual financial reporting by issuers within its scope. Although both can use XBRL-based formats, their taxonomies, report contents, and submission requirements differ. An ESEF report should not automatically be treated as a KVK-ready filing.
What is AIFMD Annex IV reporting?
AIFMD Annex IV reporting requires alternative investment fund managers within scope to report information about their funds to the relevant national competent authorities. This includes information on investments, exposures, leverage, liquidity, and risk.
What other regulatory reporting solutions does DataTracks offer in the EU?
Alongside KVK and ESEF, DataTracks offers solutions for AIFMD Annex IV, COREP/FINREP, Solvency II, MiCA, FATCA/CRS, and CbCR. Fund managers, and financial institutions can choose support suited to their applicable reporting obligations.
