Simplifying ACRA Filing for Every Business
Filing financial statements in XBRL format is no longer optional for most companies in Singapore, it’s a regulatory requirement set by ACRA. Yet, the process often feels complicated, time-consuming, and risky if done incorrectly
Filing financial statements in XBRL with ACRA
Know all about converting financial statements to XBRL for ACRA filing
What is XBRL & iXBRL?
XBRL
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a digital standard that tags financial data so it can be read by computers — making reporting accurate, efficient, and consistent.
iXBRL
iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language) embeds these tags directly into a readable document, so what you see (in your report) is also what systems can process
Why File in XBRL?
XBRL with ACRA :
- Mandated by ACRA for many Singapore companies — helps ensure consistent, transparent financial reporting.
- Enables better data accuracy and easier validation, reducing errors and delays.
- Makes filing more efficient; once documents are tagged, submission becomes smoother.
- Helps in compliance, audits and regulatory reviews with less manual work.
Why File in XBRL?
Who Must File XBRL?
Who should submit financial statements in XBRL
- Singapore incorporated companies (public/private, unlimited/limited by shares)
- Commercial banks, merchant banks, registered insurers, finance companies regulated by MAS
- Insolvent Exempt Private Companies (EPCs)
- Solvent Exempt Private Companies (EPCs)
- Companies Limited by Guarantee / Foreign companies & local branches
What to File in XBRL?
What are the XBRL filing requirements
- Full set of financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, cash flows, notes etc.) — for those entities required.
- Financial Statement Highlights (FSH) + PDF of full statements — for those eligible for highlights-only mode.
- Use ACRA taxonomy elements (as per ACRA’s taxonomy) so that tags align with official definitions.
- Ensure figures/tables are tagged, labels are correct, and instances reflect the company’s financials properly.
What to File in XBRL?
When to File XBRL?
Deadlines & When to File
- Deadlines follow ACRA’s schedule for annual financial statements — file by the due dates set by regulation.
- For companies with financial periods ending on or after [insert date if ACRA has specific calendar date], XBRL filing is mandatory.
- Early preparation (tagging + reviewing) helps avoid last-minute issues and rejections.
How to File with XBerra
What are the XBRL filing requirements
- Sign up on our portal; provide your company details.
- Choose service type (Simplified vs Full) + turnaround time + submit your statements in Word, Excel or PDF.
- We convert to ACRA-compliant XBRL / iXBRL; you review and approve the tagged document.
- We deliver finalized XBRL; if needed, we can submit it to ACRA on your behalf.
How to File with XBerra
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You can send us your financial documents in MS Word, MS Excel and PDF formats. In case we have problem processing the received format (especially scanned pdfs) we may request you for an alternative format.
If the document is in a different format, please contact us to check if we can accommodate. We have instances of successfully converting non-standard formats generated from third party accounting software packages.
We expect the files have no embedded files, macros, or active-X controls. Content in non-text structures such as pictures or graphical shapes will not be tagged. It is recommended that the font size is 12pt.
We normally turnaround your iXBRL reports within in 7 business days. We understand sometimes you will require the turnaround time to be much faster due to exigencies. We can prioritize our delivery time accordingly but additional charges may apply. Please refer to our pricing section for details
All client data will be held in UK based servers. All information will be exchanged using secure file transfer protocols through our secure portal and our process are audited and ISO certified for security. Only qualified iXBRL experts will be involved in the handling and tagging of your statutory accounts who are bound by agreement of confidentiality. If you have specific queries please email us at smile@fintags.co.uk
We can offer offline billing for more than 5 entities or if you are an accounting who will use our services multiple times a year. To set up payment mode through bank transfer, please contact us at customercare@fintags.co.uk
Not just best price or quality, we strive to deliver wow experiences for our customers. We have a no-questions-asked refund policy if you are not satisfied with any aspect of our services. All refund requests must be made by email to customercare@fintags.co.uk and before filing with the regulator.
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