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ESEF & UKSEF Compliance Solutions

Simplify Your Annual Reporting. Ensure Compliance. Reduce Risk.

ActiveDisclosure® by DFIN is the trusted platform for UK and European listed companies to meet the evolving demands of ESEF and UKSEF reporting. Designed to streamline the entire process—from iXBRL tagging to XHTML conversion—our solution ensures your annual report is regulator-ready, on time, and fully transparent.

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One platform. Total control.

From drafting to design, tagging to submission —ActiveDisclosure empowers your teams to collaborate seamlessly in one secure platform. Meet ESEF and UKSEF compliance with a single, secure solution. 

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A modern workflow to eliminate versioning errors and simplify collaboration—internally and externally

Avoid the risks and inefficiencies of circulating documents between departments or external partners. With ActiveDisclosure, your finance, legal, compliance, and ESG teams can collaborate in real time—alongside external legal counsel, auditors, and other stakeholders—while retaining control over branding and disclosure.

Step 1: Collaborative Drafting
Step 2: iXBRL Tagging
Step 3: Design & Format
Step 4: ESEF conversion & export
Step 5: Future-proof Your Disclosure Strategy

Step 1: Collaborative Drafting

  • Draft and edit your annual financial report directly in our cloud-based platform
  • Collaborate across finance, legal, compliance, and ESG teams
  • Maintain version control and audit trails throughout the process 
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Step 2: iXBRL Tagging

  • Apply automated iXBRL tags aligned with the latest ESEF IFRS taxonomy
  • Built-in validation engine ensures accuracy and compliance
  • Supported by DFIN – the world’s largest team of XBRL experts
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Step 3: Design & Format

  • Style your annual reports with flexible, powerful formatting tools
  • Ensure brand consistency. Build investor-ready presentations
  • No software installation required—everything is done within the ActiveDisclosure platform

Step 4: ESEF conversion & export

  • Convert your report to XHTML/iXBRL format for ESEF and UKSEF compliance
  • Run final ESMA/FCA validations to ensure regulator readiness
  • Export the final files for direct submission

Step 5: Future-proof Your Disclosure Strategy

  1. ESEF Compliance – Today
    Fully supports current ESEF and UKSEF requirements with automated iXBRL tagging and XHTML conversion.
  2. ESG Reporting – Emerging Standards
    Prepare for ESG disclosures aligned with ISSB and UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS)—all within the same platform.
  3. Companies House Filing – Ready by 2027
    Be ready for the upcoming iXBRL mandate for Companies House submissions by 2027, ensuring seamless transition and compliance
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Trusted by Leading Companies 

6,000+

Clients Worldwide

160,000+

Regulatory Filings Annually

80%

Time Saved in file conversion and tagging

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Largest Team of XBRL Experts Globally

ActiveDisclosure: Your all-in-one solution for ESEF and UKSEF reporting 

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ESMA & FCA Compliance 

Built-in workbook templates and validations ensure your filings meet all regulatory standards. 

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Seamless XHTML/iXBRL Conversion 

Convert your annual report directly within the platform—no software installation required. 

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Built-in iXBRL Tagging

Automatically apply accurate tags aligned with the latest ESEF IFRS taxonomy. 

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Collaborative Tools

Empower finance, legal, compliance, and sustainability teams to work together efficiently. 

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Expert Support & Advisory 

Access 24/7/365 support from the world’s largest team of XBRL specialists. 

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Transparent Pricing 

No hidden fees—onboarding and training included.

 

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ARTICLE

ESEF Reporting in 2H 2025: What UK and European Listed Companies Need to Know

As we enter the second half of 2025, the regulatory landscape for financial and sustainability reporting continues to evolve. For UK and EU-listed companies, the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) and its UK variant (UKSEF) remain central to annual reporting obligations.

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ESEF Annual Reporting White Paper

WHITE PAPER

ESEF Annual Reporting Inline XBRL Explained

Learn how using iXBRL formatting in ESEF annual reporting will improve data quality, accessibility and continue the modernisation of financial and sustainability reporting.

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Future-Proof ESG Reporting That Drives Impact 

Unlock the Power of ESG Disclosure with ActiveDisclosure® 
ActiveDisclosure enables public companies to produce ESG reports that are: 

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Accurate & Actionable 

Align with global standards like ESRS, CSRD, ISSB, and UK SRS— ensuring clarity and credibility. 

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Index-Ready

Structured ESG data makes it easy for rating agencies and index providers to discover and assess your performance.

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Rating-Boosting

Improve transparency and visibility to enhance ESG scores and attract responsible investors.

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Integrated & Efficient

Embed ESG metrics directly into your annual report workflow—no need for separate systems or manual formatting.

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Future-Proofed

Stay ahead of evolving ESG regulations with built-in taxonomy updates and expert support.

Discover how ActiveDisclosure can simplify your ESEF and UKSEF reporting process.

Frequently Asked Questions 

ESEF (European Single Electronic Format) is a mandatory digital format for annual financial reports required by ESMA for EU-listed companies. Read our blog article to learn more. 

Yes, it fully supports UKSEF requirements including XHTML formatting and iXBRL tagging. 

Yes, the platform is aligned with ESRS, CSRD, ISSB, and UK SRS standards for ESG disclosures. 

Feature Description
XHTML / iXBRL Conversion Directly within the platform
iXBRL Tagging Automated and taxonomy-aligned
Validation Engine Ensures ESMA/FCA compliance
Collaboration Tools Multi-team access and workflow
Expert Support Onboarding, training and advisory
Highly Secure Platform Auditable and cloud-based

No installation required—ActiveDisclosure is cloud-based and easy to use. 

ActiveDisclosure is trusted globally for high-stakes capital markets transactions—including IPO due diligence and multi-billion-dollar M&A deals. Our platform is built with enterprise-grade security, role-based access controls, and full auditability to protect pre-market financial data. Learn more at our Trust Center 

24/7/365 access to regulatory and XBRL experts, plus onboarding and training.

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