Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T)
What is SAF-T?
SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) is an international standard developed by the OECD to facilitate the electronic exchange of accounting data between businesses and tax authorities. It defines a common XML-based format for transmitting financial records in a structured, machine-readable way, improving audit efficiency and transparency.
Originally introduced in 2005, SAF-T enables companies to submit detailed accounting data—such as general ledger entries, invoices, and payments—upon request or via periodic submission, depending on local requirements.
Key Objectives of SAF-T
What Does SAF-T Contain?
A typical SAF-T file includes structured information from:
The XML schema is extensible and allows governments to define country-specific profiles.
Example: SAF-T (PT) in Portugal includes additional fields for local VAT codes and fiscal document types.
Country Adoption Examples Portugal
Poland
Norway
Lithuania
Romania
Hungary
Benefits for Businesses
- Avoid penalties through structured, timely compliance
- Reduce audit preparation workload
- Streamline ERP data extraction and validation
- Improve trust and transparency in tax authority relationships
How Eaglessoft Supports SAF-T
Eaglessoft enables seamless SAF-T compliance through:
- ERP-Integrated SAF-T Generation: Extract structured data directly from SAP or other systems
- Country-Specific Profiles: Support for national SAF-T variants (e.g., SAF-T PT, SAF-T JPK)
- Validation & Error Checking: Ensure XML structure and mandatory fields are correct
- Audit-Ready Archive: Long-term storage and version tracking of SAF-T files
Whether you’re subject to one-time audit data requests or regular submissions, Eaglessoft’s tools provide a secure and automated solution.