Tools & technology
Country-by-Country Reporting Software
CbCR reporting software compiles consolidated financial and employee data from across a group into the OECD country-by-country reporting template, then converts figures into the required XML schema for submission to tax authorities. It automates data aggregation by jurisdiction, reducing manual mapping errors when combining
These platforms typically map trial balance and headcount data from local entities to jurisdiction-level categories such as revenue, profit before tax, tax paid and tangible assets, following OECD definitions. Built-in validation checks flag inconsistencies, such as figures that do not reconcile to consolidated accounts, before
Once jurisdiction totals are confirmed, the software generates the XML file required for electronic filing and, in many cases, tracks which jurisdictions have received the report through exchange of information agreements. Linking CbCR software to master file and local file tools helps ensure consistency across all layers of
In practice
What matters when applying country-by-country reporting software
- Aggregates financial data by tax jurisdiction
- Maps figures to OECD-defined categories
- Validates totals against consolidated accounts
- Generates XML files for electronic filing
- Tracks exchange of information submissions
Frequently asked
Common questions
What data does CbCR reporting software require as input?+
It generally needs jurisdiction-level revenue, profit before tax, income tax paid and accrued, capital, accumulated earnings, headcount and tangible assets, sourced from consolidated group accounting and HR systems for the relevant reporting period.
How does CbCR software reduce compliance risk?+
By automating aggregation and validation against OECD definitions, it reduces manual mapping errors and inconsistencies between the country-by-country report and other documentation, lowering the risk of tax authority queries.
See how the tooling handles this in practice
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