XBRL Services Provider for ACRA filing.
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XBRL Services Provider for ACRA filing.
Singapore's mandated digital standard for financial reporting — explained clearly for businesses, accountants, and corporate secretaries.
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is the digital standard mandated by ACRA for filing financial statements in Singapore. It transforms traditional reports into machine-readable data, enabling regulators to validate and compare submissions quickly while businesses benefit from improved accuracy and transparency.
XBRL is a global standard for exchanging business information, making financial reports machine-readable and easily comparable across all businesses filing with ACRA.
Since 2007, ACRA has required companies to file in XBRL format. For businesses, it's not just compliance — it's about building trust with stakeholders.
Greater Transparency in Corporate Reporting
Standardised tagging makes every ACRA submission open, consistent, and comparable — building confidence with investors and regulators alike.
Across Industries
Structured data enables large-scale benchmarking and cross-industry analysis at speed.
Oversight
Automated validation reduces ACRA review cycles, meaning faster processing for compliant businesses.
For businesses, XBRL filing is not just compliance — it's about building trust with stakeholders. Accurate, timely filings signal strong corporate governance to investors, lenders, and partners.
XBRL requirements apply broadly across entities registered in Singapore. Here's who must comply.
All locally incorporated companies, unless specifically exempted by ACRA regulations.
Firms managing multiple client submissions requiring scalable, accurate XBRL tagging.
Ensuring client financial reports are regulator-ready and submitted on time.
Still required to file under simplified XBRL requirements per ACRA guidelines.
"ACRA compliance is mandatory — but with the right partner, it doesn't have to be complicated."
Your financial statements submitted to ACRA must include all of the following components, properly tagged in accordance with the ACRA taxonomy.
Filing windows are tied to your Annual Return cycle. Missing deadlines can trigger ACRA penalties — plan ahead.
months after financial year end
Listed companies must submit XBRL as part of their Annual Return within five months of financial year end.
months after financial year end
Private companies have a seven-month window. Late submissions may result in ACRA fines and regulatory scrutiny.
Companies must file XBRL financial statements annually as part of their Annual Return submission to ACRA. Timely, accurate filing ensures full compliance and avoids penalties.
We take the complexity out of ACRA XBRL compliance — every step handled with speed and precision.
Deep knowledge of ACRA requirements and Singapore GAAP, applied on every engagement.
Full visibility from preparation through to final submission — no black boxes, no surprises.
Built to adapt seamlessly to evolving ACRA digital standards and taxonomy updates.
Dedicated support for bookkeepers, accountants, and corporate secretaries alike.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about XBRL obligations, penalties, and requirements in Singapore.
Typically, companies need :
Financial statements (PDF/Excel)
Trial balance
Notes to accounts
These are converted into ACRA-compliant XBRL format before submission.
The team helped us determine exactly which XBRL filing applied to our holding structure. Consolidated XBRL was handled flawlessly — first-time acceptance.
We assumed our dormant company didn't need to file — Xberra Tagger corrected us and handled 3 years of back filings in under a week. Saved us from serious penalties.
As a foreign branch, we were confused about our obligations. They confirmed the exact requirements and filed our returns smoothly. Highly professional.
With Xberra Tagger, we transform your financial statements into regulator-ready XBRL with speed, precision, and transparency.