Your Complete Solution for Financial Reporting, Compliance, and IPO Filings Simplify reporting. Strengthen compliance. ActiveDisclosure is a secure, cloud-based platform designed for finance and legal teams across the UK, Europe, and global markets. Whether you're preparing ESEF/UKSEF annual reports with iXBRL tagging, filing with the SEC, building ESG reports, or drafting IPO registration statements, ActiveDisclosure offers built-in tools to support your workflow and scale with your evolving reporting needs. Book a demo Trusted by 1,300+ public and private companies worldwide Flexible and scalable platform for all your reporting needsFrom IPO drafting and SEC filings to ESG disclosures, ESEF reporting, and beneficial ownership filings—ActiveDisclosure supports a wide range of reporting requirements for US-listed Foreign Private Issuers and domestic filers, as well as public and private companies across EMEA. ESEF & UKSEF Reporting From iXBRL tagging to XHTML conversion, our all-in-one solution ensures your annual report is regulator-ready, on time, and ESEF/UKSEF-compliant. Learn more IPO & Transactions From pre-IPO to going public & beyond, facilitate your financial regulatory reporting and deal documents for mergers, spin-offs, S-1/F-1 Filings and more. Learn more Sustainability Reporting Centralize your data & simplify your sustainability reporting. Learn more Proxy Accelerate your proxy report with design on demand & automated workflows. Learn more Beneficial Ownership Digitally file SEC Section 16, Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G forms with efficiency & accuracy. Learn more Internal Reporting Streamline your internal reporting process with a secure, Excel-linked, and flexible solution designed to meet all your needs—from internal management reporting to annual and quarterly reports, board presentations, and beyond. Learn more ESEF & UKSEF Reporting From iXBRL tagging to XHTML conversion, our all-in-one solution ensures your annual report is regulator-ready, on time, and ESEF/UKSEF-compliant. Learn more IPO & Transactions From pre-IPO to going public & beyond, facilitate your financial regulatory reporting and deal documents for mergers, spin-offs, S-1/F-1 Filings and more. Learn more Sustainability From pre-IPO to going public & beyond to facilitate your financial reporting and deal documents. Learn more Proxy Accelerate your proxy report with design on demand & automated workflows. Learn more Beneficial Ownership Digitally file Section 16 & Form 144 forms with efficiency & accuracy. Learn more Purpose-built features for enhanced efficiency and compliance ActiveDisclosure unifies automated iXBRL tagging, Excel-linked workbooks, built-in design tools, AI-powered benchmarking tools, and more—within a secure, collaborative workspace. Streamline your workflow with all-inclusive functionality, backed by expert support for total compliance with ESEF, UKSEF, FCA, ISSB, SEC and more. Excel Linking Track Changes Advanced Editing Support Binders iXBRL Tagging Presentations Health Checks Digitise Certification & Attestation Workflows DFIN University Excel Linking Preserve the one source of truth for your data with seamless Excel integration.Change data in Excel, instantly refresh everywhere in your SEC reportsCreate content presets, Snippets, to edit once and update universally Track Changes Collaborate & manage changes in real timeTrack who made edits & whenDisplay markups or a clean viewAccept or reject changesUse integrated XBRL tagging & commentsSEC filing tools built for collaboration Advanced Editing Modify headers, footers & page breaksInput text across page typesSimplify formattingView exports in multiple formats (Word, PDF, HTML) Support Binders Notes & statuses for tie-outsSupport docs kept where you want, no uploading or moving requiredReadable tie-out doc with easy-to-see labelsAuto-generated Table of ContentsFull, integrated tie-out view in dashboard iXBRL Tagging Intelligent iXBRL tagging takes the complexity out of SEC and ESEF/UKSEF compliance. Our compliant software for EDGAR filings ensures your financial statements will be tagged quickly and accurately, to meet your regulatory obligations. Presentations Quickly build polished, on-brand presentations and PowerPoint decks using your financial data—right within ActiveDisclosure. Health Checks Health checks and validations ensure key SEC filing deadlines are not missed. Our SEC filing software keeps track of everything for you. Digitise Certification & Attestation Workflows Streamline financial reporting certification and attestation workflows with ease and confidence. Eliminate manual, fragmented processes and version-control errors with one secure, end-to-end solution delivered by ActiveDisclosure.Create certification and attestation documents, assign signers and approvers, and customise workflowsRoute certifications to both ActiveDisclosure and non-ActiveDisclosure usersRole-based access ensures controlled access and confidentialityTimestamped action logs provide full traceability for SEC and non-SEC documentsReal-time dashboards and exportable reports, including zipped certification letters and signed documentsSupports diverse use cases: SOX 302 certifications for public companies, management representation letters, fraud questionnaires for private organisations, and more (e.g. Prov 29 effective Jan 1, 2026, with reporting in 2027) ActiveDisclosure Customer Training Certifications DFIN University is your learning gateway to mastering ActiveDisclosure. Gain expertise across key areas of our SEC financial reporting software and earn certifications to showcase your skills. Book a demo Streamlined SEC Filing for Foreign Private Issuers ActiveDisclosure helps Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) manage SEC filings and financial reporting with a secure, cost-effective, and scalable solution: Form 20-F Annual Reports – Prepare and file comprehensive annual disclosures with ease. Form 6-K Disclosures – Streamline preparation & filing for timely compliance. Form 144 & Section 16 – Manage beneficial ownership and insider reporting accurately. Expert Support – Reduce complexity with end-to-end guidance from DFIN’s SEC specialists. Contact us for a demo of our SEC filing and iXBRL tagging solution today. Watch Our YouTube Playlist Introducing Design & Presentations in ActiveDisclosure With ActiveDisclosure, you can now easily create on-brand financial presentations leveraging our built-in branded templates, content library, Microsoft integration, and linked data updates. Easily transform financial data into compelling ESEF/UKSEF compliant annual reports, ESG fact sheets, investor presentations, proxy statements, and more. Download DFIN’s Annual Report – Created in ActiveDisclosure Learn more Why leading companies rely on ActiveDisclosure “All the years we have been working with DFIN we have received the best support possible with our SEC filings. The DFIN team members assigned to us have all been dedicated experts and crucial for our successful filings with the SEC. Thanks to the new AD, it is very easy to collaborate with internal and external contributors, as well as with the DFIN team to ensure effective and accurate SEC filings.” Roger Elmbro, Head of GAAP Compliance Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) “We are pleased that ActiveDisclosure has helped simplify our SEC reporting function. Linking to our Excel spreadsheets enables us to automatically update our documents with changes to our financial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reduced manual controls. Real-time collaboration has allowed us to streamline workflows and speed up the completion of our tasks. DFIN's team of SEC experts and financial professionals ensured that we were ready to start using ActiveDisclosure one week after starting the onboarding process.” Per Magne Hansen, Senior Director of Financial Reporting Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) “ActiveDisclosure helped us organize the audited financial statements issuance, ensuring standardization and giving us real time status.” Corinne Ponchard, Senior Vice President – Accounting & Finance Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield “ActiveDisclosure seamlessly combines all aspects of the SEC reporting process under one simplified platform. The easy integration with Microsoft Office products enables all levels of the accounting and legal departments to confidently navigate drafting, editing and linking Excel tables that results in an error-free end product ready for filing. Bringing the filing function in-house creates an umbrella of controls and alleviates downtime when it comes to reviews and collaborations.” Jason Davis, CFO Virax Biolabs (NASDAQ: VRAX) “Being newer to using ActiveDisclosure, I’ve been really impressed with the functionality and user-friendly interface. Their XBRL tagging capabilities and expert support give us peace of mind. The features and responsiveness have helped us move through our process much quicker and with confidence.” John Dispenziere, External Reporting Lead The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) “ActiveDisclosure has helped me streamline the review process with the ability to tag someone directly if I have a question during in my review.” David Teng, Manager – Asset Finance & Accounting Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield “The ActiveDisclosure platform is simple and convenient to operate – it allows our teams to edit tables, data and other disclosure content conveniently and flexibly. Whether you are just starting to implement the platform, or are in advanced stages of your reporting process, DFIN’s support teams are always there to help. This is definitely a cost-effective SEC filing solution.” Finance Department, iQIYI (NASDAQ: IQ) Streamline Your Financial Reporting Various ActiveDisclosure Clients Maximize Control and Drive Cost Efficiencies in SEC Reporting Madeleine Nuttall Meet SEC filing obligations with precision and efficiency Kenneth Lim Stay Consistent with SEC Reporting Alyssa Levin Seamlessly Integrate with Excel Amit Joshi Save Your Team Time with Expert Support Chesney Whetstone Get More From Your Financial Reporting Software Nathan Cowley & Kendra Wong Financial Reporting Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult Nathan Cowley & Aidan Lawless Get Value Upfront with ActiveDisclosure Victoria Dankel, Aidan Lawless, & Kendra Wong WTW optimizes SEC filing efficiencies & improves productivity Steve Horowitz Cross River Saves Time & Money on Private Company Reporting Aidan Lawless Read our case studies ActiveDisclosure supports a diverse range of clients—from Foreign Private Issuers filing SEC Forms 20-F and 6-K, to domestic filers submitting Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Our platform supports a wide array of other disclosure requirements, including Proxy Statements, Form 144, S-1/F-1 IPO registration statements, and F-4/S-4 SPAC filings.Read these case studies to see how DFIN clients achieve efficiency, accuracy, and confidence in their reporting journey. TECHNOLOGY How we helped a global software company save time & money on SEC Filings and Statutory Reporting See results BIOTECH How we helped a leading global chemical company streamline their SEC reporting and increase productivity See results REAL ESTATE How we helped a multi-national commercial real-estate company save 25 hours a week on manual filing See results BIOTECH How we helped a biotech company save hours on their SEC filings & increase reporting productivity See results ENERGY How we helped a community energy company save 40 hours on their 10-K filings & increase reporting efficiencies See results CONSULTING How we helped one of the world's largest HR consulting firms drive efficiencies and increase collaboration See results More Than Just Software—DFIN Experts Support You Every Step of the Way Up to the minute advice on regulatory changes and industry best practices. Unlimited platform updates, maintenance, and 24/7/365 expert support. The number one SEC filing agent for corporations, completing 170K filings annually. Watch Video Demo 15 minutes is plenty of time to see if ActiveDisclosure is a fit for you Talk to an expert or call +44 20 3047 6100 SEC Filing eCalendarConfigure your calendar with key filing dates. Easily share with your teams. Download eCalendar 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. Read now WHITE PAPERESEF Annual Reporting Inline XBRL ExplainedLearn how using iXBRL formatting in ESEF annual reporting will improve data quality, accessibility and continue the modernisation of financial and sustainability reporting. Learn more DFIN ActiveDisclosure Security Overview With a comprehensive network and unique infrastructure security controls in place, ActiveDisclosure reporting software checks all the boxes. SOC2 Type II Audits MFA & SSO Integration 24/7/365 Security Monitoring Next-Gen Antivirus Technologies AES 256-bit Encryption at Rest & in Transit 3rd Party Penetration Testing Learn more Frequently asked questions What is SEC filing and why is it critical for global companies? SEC filing refers to submitting financial statements and disclosures to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure transparency and compliance for public companies and Foreign Private Issuers. ActiveDisclosure simplifies this process with automated workflows, real-time collaboration, and expert guidance—trusted by 1,300+ companies worldwide. What is iXBRL tagging and why is it required for ESEF and UKSEF reporting? iXBRL (Inline XBRL) tagging is a mandatory digital format for ESEF and UKSEF filings, making financial data machine-readable for regulators and investors. Evolving taxonomies and tighter governance controls mean accurate iXBRL tagging is more important than ever. ActiveDisclosure provides built-in iXBRL tagging tools and validations to ensure compliance. Read more on our blog article What types of filings does ActiveDisclosure support? ActiveDisclosure supports a wide range of regulatory filings and disclosures, including:SEC filings such as U.S. IPO registration statements (Forms F-1/S-1), Form 20-F Annual Reports, Form 6-K disclosures, and Beneficial Ownership Reporting (Form 144/Section 16/Schedule 13D & G)ESEF/UKSEF reporting with built-in iXBRL tagging and XHTML conversionESG disclosures for sustainability and governance reportingIPO drafting and ongoing compliance filings for public and private companiesThe platform combines automated workflows, real-time collaboration, and expert support to ensure speed, accuracy, and compliance. Schedule a demo today How widely is ActiveDisclosure used? ActiveDisclosure is trusted by over 1,300 companies worldwide, including public companies, Foreign Private Issuers, Pre-IPO and other private companies. This broad adoption reflects its reliability and ability to meet complex, evolving global reporting needs across the global capital markets. Read client stories here Does ActiveDisclosure offer training and ongoing support? Yes. In addition to 24/7 expert support, DFIN provides guided onboarding sessions, self-paced learning modules, and certifications through DFIN University—so your team stays ahead of evolving financial reporting requirements.