What is ACRA, and why is XBRL tagging required for filing in Singapore?

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the governing body in Singapore that mandates the submission of financial statements in XBRL format in 2013. XBRL tagging is essential for converting financial statements into a structured digital format called XBRL that ACRA has defined requirements for the companies to file in XBRL.

Which Companies in Singapore Must File Financial Statements in XBRL Format?

All incorporated companies in Singapore, except exempted ones, are mandated to file financial statements in XBRL format with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as part of their annual requirements. Companies limited by guarantee and foreign companies provide key financial data in XBRL alongside signed PDF copies distributed at annual meetings, while both public and private companies submit complete financial statements in XBRL. In contrast, sole proprietorships and partnerships are exempt from submitting financial statements to ACRA.

How do Singapore companies gain advantages through XBRL format filing?

Filing in XBRL format streamlines financial statement preparation, enabling quick processing and analysis by regulators. Leveraging the XBRL reporting standard, the system provides benefits like automated report generation, faster and more accurate data handling, improved business information analysis, efficient processing of large data sets, and overall cost-effective regulatory procedures.

What is the timeline of filling ACRA?

For businesses required to file annual returns, XBRL-formatted financial statements must be prepared post-financial year-end. Companies with financial years ending before August 31, 2022, should file within 30 days after the annual general meeting. For those ending on or after August 31, 2022, the timeline is five months (listed companies) or seven months (non-listed) after year-end. For companies with overseas branch registers, the deadlines are six months (listed) or eight months (non-listed). Delays may incur penalties, and filing is contingent upon AGM completion or financial statements dispatch for companies without AGMs.

How does DataTracks contribute to ACRA XBRL filing?

DataTracks assists businesses in converting their financial statements into the required XBRL format as mandated by ACRA for all incorporated companies in Singapore. With a dedicated team of experienced XBRL experts, DataTracks ensures companies seamlessly comply with ACRA’s filing requirements, providing a reliable and efficient solution.

What are the penalties for late filing of the Annual Return with ACRA?

Companies filing the annual return beyond 30 days after their AGM face a late lodgment fee, starting at $300 and increasing with the duration of the delay.

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DataTracks provides XBRL tagging services that help you meet the ACRA’s XBRL preparation requirements for filing. DataTracks helps several Singapore-based companies to successfully convert financial statements into error-free XBRL format to comply with ACRA XBRL preparation requirements.

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Get your financial statements converted into XBRL format in 3 easy steps

- Sign up with us by creating a username and password on our website
- Access your account by signing in to our secure portal using your credentials.
- Add as many companies or entities for which you wish to prepare XBRL documents. Edit, remove, deactivate and reactivate the entities any time as per your convenience.
- Prepare your order by choosing the entity or entities and select the accounting standard, financial year and turnaround time.
- Add to cart and make payment through PayPal or credit card. Contact us if you want to make payment through other modes.
- After placing the order, upload the financial statements.
- Once the XBRL outputs are ready, an email will be sent to the registered email address for you to download from your user account and upload to ACRA for successful filing.
- We will assist you with amendments if any, till your successful filing with ACRA, at no additional cost.
If you need clarifications, call us at ++65 3158 2850 or email us at enquiry@datatracks.com.sg.

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1. REGISTER AND SIGN-UP

Sign up with us by creating a username and password on our website
Access your account by signing in to our secure portal using your credentials.
Add as many companies or entities for which you wish to prepare XBRL documents. Edit, remove, deactivate and reactivate the entities any time as per your convenience.

2. PAY & UPLOAD

Prepare your order by choosing the entity or entities and select the accounting standard, financial year and turnaround time.
Add to cart and make payment through PayPal or credit card. Contact us if you want to make payment through other modes.
After placing the order, upload the financial statements.

3. DOWNLOAD YOUR XBRL FILES

Once the XBRL outputs are ready, an email will be sent to the registered email address for you to download from your user account and upload to ACRA for successful filing.
We will assist you with amendments if any, till your successful filing with ACRA, at no additional cost.

If you need clarifications, call us at +65 3158 2850 or email us at enquiry@datatracks.com.sg.

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The financial reporting sector in Singapore was revolutionized after the enforcement of XBRL. However, apart from businesses, accountants were the ones left to deal with the extra burden of meeting additional filing requirements and converting financial reports into XBRL by tagging with the correct taxonomy. As regulatory compliances become trickier by the day, accounting firms continue to face challenges trying to keep up with the current requirements.

With the expert guidance and professional experience of DataTracks, accounting firms can now leave their worries at bay. From taking care of every intricate detail to dealing with tagging and complex XBRL reporting requirements, DataTracks strives to provide quality conversion and reporting services to its clientele.

DataTracks, one of the best XBRL service providers with extensive experience of over 19+ years, caters to the top accounting firms in Singapore. So leave your XBRL preparation worries with us and focus on your core accounting services.

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XBRL tagging and
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Why XBRL Managed Tagging Service?