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BizFinx Preparation Tool (Prep Tool)

Download the BizFinx Prep Tool to prepare your XBRL financial statements.

Last updated on 19 October 2026

Version 4.0.1 (Updated)

This version was released on 19 October 2026 and will become mandatory from 1 December 2026.

It includes enhancements to improve your filing experience including improvements relating to the OLE, Gen-02 and Gen 17 error messages. The two employee data fields "Number of employees of the company" and "Number of employees of the group (if the company is part of a group)" are now optional. However, companies exempt from audit are strongly encouraged to continue providing this information.

Use this version to file financial statements based on the revised XBRL filing requirements (opens in new tab).

System requirements

Your computer needs to meet both hardware and software requirements to run version 4.0.

Hardware requirements

Component

Requirement

Processor

Either:

  • Intel Core i3 or above

  • Non-Intel processor at 2.0 GHz or above

RAM

4GB or more (8GB is recommended) for 64-bit Windows.

Check if you are using 32-bit or 64-bit Windows (opens in new tab).

Disk space

1.2GB for installation and normal usage.

Tip: You can delete the installation file after installation to free up disk space.

Screen resolution

1280x800 and above

Software requirements

Component

Requirement

Operating system

Any of these versions:

  • Windows 8.1

  • Windows 10 (Version 1607) and above

  • Windows 11

We provide technical support for these versions only.

Check your Windows version (opens in new tab).

Microsoft Office

Any of these versions:

  • Office 2013 (Standard, Home and Business, Professional, Professional Plus)

  • Office 2016 (Standard, Home and Business, Professional, Professional Plus)

  • Office 2019 (Standard, Home and Business, Professional, Professional Plus)

  • Office 2021 (Standard, Home and Business, Professional)

  • Office 365 (Personal, Home, Business, Business Premium)

We do not support Office 365 Business Essentials and Office 365 Online.

Check your Office version (opens in new tab).

Microsoft .NET Framework

Framework 4.8.0 or later.

Download .NET Framework 4.8.0 (opens in new tab).

How to download

Download BizFinx Prep Tool v4.0.1 (opens in new tab)

Note: Ensure that your online review copy is complete and legible before uploading your XBRL financial statements. If you encounter an error when generating the online review copy, refer to this FAQ (opens in new tab).

By downloading this tool and the patch, you agree to the terms and conditions.

Checking your Prep Tool version

To check your Prep Tool version,

  • Go to the "Filing Information" tab; and

  • Look under "Details of XBRL file".

Related pages

Filing financial statements in XBRL format

Check the requirements and steps to file your company's financial statements in XBRL format.

Filing a Notice of Error (NOE)

You can correct errors in your business entity's filed documents by filing an NOE.