ESEF / IFRS iXBRL filings (Europe)

This topic is your starting point for questions and tips about ESEF / IFRS iXBRL filings in Europe.

It builds on the general description of the xbrl-filings category and focuses specifically on:

  • where and how to download ESEF iXBRL reports (filings.xbrl.org and national portals),
  • which ZIP packages or files work well with anuboXBRL Reader and Analyzer,
  • country-specific experience with ESEF filing systems.

1. Start with the XBRL Filings overview and User Guide

For ESEF / IFRS, please see:

The User Guide explains how to obtain ESEF filings (for example from filings.xbrl.org or national OAM/regulator portals) and how to use them with anuboXBRL Reader and Analyzer. This hub adds practical experience from users in different countries.


2. What to discuss in this hub

Use this topic for ESEF-specific questions such as:

  • Experiences with filings.xbrl.org and national ESEF portals in your country.
  • Which ZIP/filing formats work best with the anuboXBRL tools.
  • Differences in how countries publish ESEF reports (search options, access, delays).
  • Known issues or workarounds when downloading or unpacking filings.

If your question is mostly about how to handle a loaded filing in the Reader/Analyzer (e.g. opening the ZIP or inserting values into Excel), please open a topic in the anuboXBRL Reader or Analyzer category and reference the ESEF filing there.


3. If you need a separate discussion

If you want to start a more focused discussion (for example a topic just for one country or regulator), you can open a new topic in the xbrl-filings category, for example:

  • ESEF [Country]: portal experience and download tips
  • ESEF [Country]: which ZIP works best with anuboXBRL Reader?

Please choose a clear title and mention the country / regulator in it.


4. Data and rights

ESEF filings are generally public, but please:

  • Only refer to publicly accessible filings.
  • Do not upload confidential or draft issuer documents.
  • Do not post content from commercial databases or paywalled services that re-package ESEF data and are licensed for internal/private use only.