KVK Digital Reporting Mandate 2026: Get Ready for iXBRL Filing in the Netherlands

KVK Digital Reporting Mandate 2026: Get Ready for iXBRL Filing in the Netherlands

About the Regulation

Starting January 1, 2026, the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel or KVK) will require all registered companies to file their annual accounts electronically. This change stems from an amendment to the Electronic Filing Trade Register Decree, aligning with the EU’s move toward structured digital reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The goal is clear: greater transparency, improved efficiency, and higher data quality in financial and sustainability reporting across Europe.

Who Is Affected

The mandate applies to all registered companies with KVK – particularly large and medium-sized private subsidiaries – that must now prepare and file reports in Inline XBRL (iXBRL) format as a Report Package. Each submission must include:

  • Financial Statements (individual and consolidated) and Notes 
  • Management Report
    prepared under NL-GAAP or IFRS. 

Important: Filing by post or email will no longer be accepted. Reports must be uploaded electronically via the KVK portal or certified software. 

XBRL vs. iXBRL - Understanding the Difference

Feature XBRL iXBRL 
Standardisation High and Rigid Flexible, supports taxonomy extensions 
Visual Design Minimal Retains original layout and design 
Regulator Acceptance Accepted Recommended by regulators 

Why choose iXBRL?

  • Reports are easier to review and analyze 
  • Supports embedded tags for consistency 
  • Enables extensions for local compliance 
  • Ensures long-term compatibility and transparency 

How DataTracks Helps You Stay Compliant

Compliance is more than meeting deadlines it’s about producing error-free, regulator-ready reports that inspire confidence. That’s where DataTracks Rainbow makes the difference. 

Meet DataTracks Rainbow

DataTracks Rainbow is a cloud-based, XBRL International–certified compliance platform designed to simplify your reporting workflow from start to finish. 

With powerful automation, collaboration, and validation capabilities, DataTracks Rainbow ensures your KVK iXBRL submissions are accurate, consistent, and compliant. 

Key Features: 

  • Generate iXBRL reports in just a few clicks 
  • Integrated pre-validation gateway ensures error-free, regulator-compliant output 
  • Rich-design PDF to iXBRL conversion retains original formatting 
  • Smart roll-forward saves up to 70% of preparation time 
  • Collaboration tools and co-authoring for multi-user efficiency 
  • Built-in Online Reviewer’s Guide for fast review and approval 
  • Comprehensive audit trail and role-based access control for data security 

Why Choose Us

  • Trusted by 30,000+ entities across 25+ countries 
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Certified by XBRL International
  • Proven expertise in European digital reporting mandates
  • Dedicated support for KVK and CSRD compliance 

Get Ready for KVK 2026 - The Smart Way

Don’t wait until the last minute. Prepare your systems, processes and teams for KVK’s iXBRL mandate with DataTracks Rainbow. Our experts can help you transition smoothly, ensuring zero errors, timely filing and complete peace of mind. 

Get started today with a demo of DataTracks Rainbow for KVK. 

For enquiries:  

Email: contact@datatracks.com 

Call: +31 20 225 3702 

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What is ESEF Reporting?

ESEF stands for European Single Electronic Format. It is a new reporting format for public companies in the European Union that requires them to publish their annual financial reports in a single, electronic format. ESEF is designed to improve the transparency and comparability of financial reporting across the EU.

ESEF applies to all public companies in the EU and UK that are listed on a regulated market. Consolidated IFRS accounts must be tagged using the ESEF taxonomy, but non-consolidated reports only need to be submitted in XHTML format without tagging.
ESEF iXBRL reports must be prepared in XHTML format, with IFRS consolidated financial statements tagged using XBRL. The XBRL tags must be embedded in the XHTML document using Inline XBRL technology.
The ESEF Reporting Requirements affect all issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on regulated markets within the European Union (EU), as well as all issuers who are required to prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), unless they are small and micro enterprises (SMEs) and their securities are not admitted to trading on a regulated market.
The ESEF regulation focuses on publishing annual financial reports, with compliance extending beyond converting audited data into electronic format. The ESEF-RefE emphasizes third-party verification of accuracy. Although the EU Commission handles the audit, auditors and supervisory boards play a crucial role in confirming tag accuracy. At DataTracks, we assist auditors for precise ESEF reporting, enhancing overall financial disclosure quality.