Submitting a SAF-T declaration can be a complex process. Even if your submission clears the DUK Integrator validation, ANAF may still flag inconsistencies, triggering notifications that result in extra work, stress, and a ticking 30-day deadline to make corrections. However, by proactively verifying your declaration before submission, you can catch potential issues early and avoid these notifications altogether.
Why are notifications issued?
Since August 2023, ANAF has introduced 11 consistency tests designed to ensure the accuracy of VAT reporting within the General Ledger section of the SAF-T declaration. These automated checks take place after submission, detecting structural errors that could impact tax reporting. These are not necessarily mistakes in tax calculations but rather formatting inconsistencies or structural issues within the data. The goal of these tests is to establish a standardized and error-free reporting process, reducing discrepancies caused by incorrect data formatting rather than actual financial miscalculations.
Once a SAF-T declaration successfully passes DUK Integrator validation and is submitted to ANAF, these automated consistency checks are applied. If the system detects inconsistencies, the taxpayer receives a notification via SPV, allowing them 30 days to identify and correct the issues before resubmitting the declaration or providing an explanation. This means that even a technically valid declaration can still trigger compliance issues, requiring taxpayers to invest additional time in reviewing and amending their reported data.
How to prevent receiving ANAF notifications
To avoid receiving compliance notifications and the time-consuming process of identifying and correcting errors, Latitude App provides a proactive solution – a consistency check before submission. Rather than waiting for ANAF to flag errors after filing, businesses can detect and fix inconsistencies in advance, ensuring that their SAF-T declaration is accurate and fully compliant before submission. This preventive approach significantly reduces compliance risks, eliminates last-minute corrections, and helps businesses stay ahead of potential reporting challenges.
By following these three simple steps, you can ensure your declaration meets all consistency tests:
- Access the Latitude App portal
- Upload the XML file of your prepared SAF-T declaration
- Download and review the check file
The downloaded check file will indicate, line by line, whether the General Ledger section meets all 11 ANAF consistency tests. If any issues are detected, they can be corrected before submission, ensuring a smooth and error-free compliance process while preventing unnecessary notifications from ANAF.
Stay ahead with continuous updates
ANAF is continuously refining its verification process, and it’s only a matter of time before consistency tests extend beyond the General Ledger to include Sales and Purchase Invoices. As compliance requirements evolve, businesses must stay ahead of these changes to avoid unexpected issues.
With Latitude App, you don’t have to worry about keeping up with regulatory updates; we do it for you. Our validation tool is constantly updated to align with ANAF’s latest checks, ensuring that your SAF-T declaration meets all new requirements before submission. As ANAF introduces additional consistency tests, we seamlessly integrate them into our system, helping businesses stay compliant effortlessly, without the stress of last-minute surprises.
Save time and reduce compliance risk
With Latitude App, businesses can take control of their SAF-T reporting process, making it faster, smoother, and more reliable. Instead of struggling with last-minute corrections and compliance issues, companies can identify and resolve inconsistencies before submission, preventing ANAF notifications and eliminating the extra workload that comes with post-submission corrections.
By taking a proactive approach, businesses ensure their declarations pass all consistency tests, significantly reducing the risk of delays, penalties, or compliance issues. And as ANAF continues to refine its verification processes, Latitude App evolves alongside it, keeping businesses ahead of regulatory changes. The result? A seamless, stress-free tax reporting experience with a tool designed to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance every step of the way.
Why wait to fix errors when you can prevent them altogether? Contact us at support@latitude-app.com and start using Latitude App to streamline your SAF-T reporting, eliminate errors, and stay ahead of compliance challenges.