iXBRL for ESMA

The European Securities Markets Authority’s (ESMA) European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) rules will impact the way you prepare your annual financial report.

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Bringing financial reporting into the digital age

Increasing transparency and transitioning from documents to data are priorities across global markets. ESMA’s strategy and new requirements align with these objectives.


New rule. Same confidence.

ESEF requires that annual financial reports from 1 January 2021 be prepared in a single electronic format, iXBRL. The experts at DFIN have the experience, expertise and technologies to help you navigate the new technical standards, produce high-quality iXBRL and tell an accurate financial story to regulators, investors and other stakeholders.

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Prepare now

Integrating new requirements into your existing workflow can be challenging.

  • Start early – assess the impact that iXBRL will have on your process
  • Understand the requirements – learn the new rules and how they affect your company
  • Identify internal resources and capabilities – ensure your team is ready
  • Contact DFIN – learn more about how we deliver confidence with the right solutions in the moments that matter
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Expert service and industry-leading support — for accuracy every step of the way.

When you work with DFIN, you’ll access:

  • People ready to help 24/7/365.
  • EDGAR and HTML specialists.
  • XBRL professionals with 60,000+ XBRL filings to date.
  • Dedicated accountants and CPAs.
  • Taxonomy development, migration and tag evaluation.
  • Help with workflow optimization, testing and live filing.