EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval) is the SEC’s online platform for company filings. It provides investors, regulators, and the public with quick access to disclosures like annual reports, registration statements, and current reports.
In short: if your company reports to the SEC, you file through EDGAR. You can learn more directly from the SEC’s EDGAR resource page.
Each has specific formatting, tagging, and timing requirements. Our SEC Filing & EDGAR Services page outlines how Century Direct supports these filings end-to-end.
Document preparation
Draft the report, gather exhibits, and secure all required signatures and consents. This stage ensures the filing is accurate and complete before conversion.
HTML conversion & XBRL/iXBRL tagging
EDGAR does not accept Word or PDF files. Documents must be converted into SEC-compliant HTML. Financial statements are tagged with the latest XBRL taxonomy (or Inline XBRL) to meet disclosure requirements.
Validation & submission
Files are tested against SEC validation rules to catch formatting, tagging, or link errors. Once cleared, they are submitted through the EDGAR system, where each filing is time-stamped for compliance.
Handling rejections
If a filing is flagged or rejected, corrections must be made quickly to avoid delays. Having experienced filing experts on standby is critical for same-day resubmissions.
Post-filing archiving
Once accepted, filings are made public on EDGAR. Companies should maintain backups for audit readiness, internal review, and future amendments.
In-house teams often juggle formatting, taxonomy updates, and eleventh-hour changes. Outsourcing to specialists—like Century Direct—delivers:
This ensures accuracy, relieves internal burden, and provides peace of mind, especially when deadlines are tight.
Partner with Century Direct to keep your filings compliant and on time.
