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What is it?

ESEF: What you need to know

The European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) requires main market-listed companies in the UK and Europe to submit annual financial statements in machine-readable xHTML format. The mandate requires specialist iXBRL tagging of consolidated reports, following ESMA's guidance. UKSEF, a UK-specific taxonomy, mirrors ESEF with some UK-specific tags.

What is ESEF/UKSEF?

Does it affect me?

ESEF/UKSEF is mandatory for all Main Market listed businesses in Europe and the UK. Consolidated IFRS financial statements require data to be digitally tagged in the xHTML file. However, non-consolidated financial statements do not require the digital tagging aspect, only the xHTML file.

What do I need to do?

For consolidated IFRS financial statements you will require specialist software to apply digital tags from the ESEF/UKSEF taxonomies across the primary statements and notes to the financial statements. This document is converted into xHTML with embedded digital tags, meaning the document is both human and machine readable.

The document must then be filed with the national regulator within the deadline and be kept in the public domain for 10 years.

What's the deadline?

The deadline for publication and submission to the relevant regulator(s) of ESEF/UKSEF reporting is 4 months after the end of a company’s financial year.

Our solution

How ARKK simplifies ESEF reporting

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ARKK supports
jurisdictions across
the globe, including:

  • Bermuda
  • Cayman Islands
  • Channel Islands
  • Czech Republic
  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta

We're happy to support you wherever you're based. Just speak to one of our experts!

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  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Europe (inc. 27 EU states)
  • North America
  • South America
  • Africa
  • APAC

 

Why choose ARKK?

Our ESEF tagging software and expert teams tag over 6,000 accounts with over 2M+ tags annually. So, you can rest assured your ESEF reporting is in the safest of hands.

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Need a quick turnaround?
Need a quick turnaround?

Got a deadline looming? We offer final tagging in 6 hours to make sure you submit on time.

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Tag your way
Tag your way

Either send us your PDF to tag, or we can work with your annual report production software provider to help you meet your ESEF reporting obligations.

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European based service
European based service

When you're based in Europe, help is there right when you need it. As active members of iXBRL UK we access iXBRL Europe, providing ESEF insights across the region to keep you up to date.

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Secure cloud-based portal
Secure cloud-based portal

Our ISO 27001 certified portal gives you access to a single and secure destination for uploading, tracking, and accessing your files.

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Compare and contrast results

Compare your performance to competitors and other main market-listed businesses with the Lens software. Opt for our silver subscription package for access.

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Award winning support
Award winning support

Our team is here to deliver the latest taxonomy information and fix any errors. Extra hours and short SLAs are available around reporting deadlines.

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Tailored ESEF subscription model

With specified tiers created with our clients' needs in mind, for now and future requirements, you can ensure you have the support you require from the beginning of our partnership.

Don't just take our word for it...

The information that came back from ARKK was so clear and transparent.

Kreeson Thatiha, Head of Finance and Client Money, eToro

eToro

I was continually reassured of ARKK's technology and their commitment to customer service.

Darryl Alford, Finance Manager, DPD

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ARKK were prepared to be more flexible with how we worked and how we were set up.

Alistair McClelland, Head of Tax, The University of Edinburgh

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Simply outstanding service and a real pleasure to work with.

Chris Parsons, Production Director, Radley Yeldar

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ARKK are extremely responsive and supportive partners.

Janette Moriarty, Group Financial Reporting Director, Kerry Group

Kerry Group

ARKK are invaluable to us… I wouldn't consider another project without them.

Valentin Ramousse, Head of International Business Development & Partner, Emperor Works

Emperor

The speed and accuracy of implementation was incredible.

Akash Kalaiya, EMEA Tax Manager, Universal Weather and Aviation

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The numbers behind ARKK

6 hour turnaround for final ESEF/UKSEF tagging
6,000+ accounts tagged annually
2m+ iXBRL tags applied annually

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