CESOP Automation Software

ARKK's Automation Platform automates CESOP (Central Electronic System of Payment information) compliance for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), aggregating cross-border transaction data and filing quarterly reports direct to tax authorities across all 27 EU member states. Built-in validations check reports for errors before submission.

PSPs processing more than 25 cross-border payments to the same payee in a calendar quarter face a filing obligation in every relevant jurisdiction, often within a month of quarter-end. Manual handling of this volume across multiple regulators increases the risk of missed deadlines and reporting errors.

ARKK CESOP platform screenshot showing automated import of table mappings, column mappings, and payee data used to generate CESOP XML reports.

Automated data mapping for CESOP XML generation, importing table mappings, column mappings, and payee information directly from source systems.

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Save time

CESOP validations and XML report generation run automatically, cutting manual workload and reducing reliance on key personnel.

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Maximise value

A source-agnostic, cloud-based platform with unlimited users lets your team reuse data across other reporting processes.

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Mitigate risk

Automated validations catch errors before submission, giving every CESOP report a full audit trail across all 27 EU member states.

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Gain visibility

Real-time dashboards give finance teams a single source of truth for CESOP exposure and filing status, ready for review.

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Stay compliant

Built-in AI retrieves regulatory guidelines within the Platform.

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Plan ahead

A fully managed service option covers registration, deregistration, and quarterly filing, so teams can plan ahead with confidence.

The information that came back from ARKK was so clear and transparent.

Kreeson Thatiha, Head of Finance and Client Money, eToro

I was continually reassured of ARKK's technology and their commitment to customer service.

Darryl Alford, Finance Manager, DPD

ARKK were prepared to be more flexible with how we worked and how we were set up.

Alistair McClelland, Head of Tax, The University of Edinburgh

Simply outstanding service and a real pleasure to work with.

Chris Parsons, Production Director, Radley Yeldar

ARKK are extremely responsive and supportive partners.

Janette Moriarty, Group Financial Reporting Director, Kerry Group

ARKK are invaluable to us… I wouldn't consider another project without them.

Valentin Ramousse, Head of International Business Development & Partner, Emperor Works

The speed and accuracy of implementation was incredible.

Akash Kalaiya, EMEA Tax Manager, Universal Weather and Aviation

+ What is CESOP?

CESOP (Central Electronic System of Payment information) is an EU initiative requiring Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to report cross-border payment data to combat VAT fraud. It applies to PSPs registered in any of the 27 EU member states, including credit institutions, electronic money institutions, post office giro institutions, and payment institutions. PSPs processing more than 25 cross-border payments to the same payee within a calendar quarter must report those transactions to the local tax authority.

+ How does ARKK automate CESOP compliance?

The ARKK Automation Platform aggregates cross-border payment data from any source system, runs automated validation checks to identify reportable transactions, and produces submission-ready CESOP XML files. Automated workflows reduce manual data handling and create a full audit trail across every PSP entity and jurisdiction.

+ How long does it take to implement a CESOP solution?

Implementation time depends on factors such as the number of PSP entities, source systems, data quality, and the number of jurisdictions in scope. Most projects begin with data integration and validation configuration before user testing and deployment. The ARKK Automation Platform is designed to be modular, meaning you can implement what you need and be operational in weeks.

+ Does ARKK integrate with existing ERP and data systems?

Yes. The ARKK Automation Platform is source-agnostic, meaning it connects to data from any system, including CRM, ERP, payroll, POS, and file-based formats such as CSV, XML, and Excel. Data is ingested once and reused across multiple reporting processes without limits on volume or complexity.

+ How is data secured on the ARKK platform?

ARKK software is ISO 27001 certified, the internationally recognised standard for information security management. The Platform includes customisable workflows, defined team roles, and built-in validations, ensuring that access controls and data integrity are maintained throughout the reporting process.

+ What are risks of managing CESOP manually?

Manual CESOP reporting requires aggregating and validating large volumes of cross-border transaction data across up to 27 jurisdictions every quarter. Spreadsheet-based processes struggle to scale with this data volume and increase the risk of validation errors, missed filing deadlines, and inconsistent reporting across jurisdictions. Errors in submitted XML files can also result in rejected filings and rework under tight quarterly deadlines.

How ARKK automates CESOP

The complete CESOP process in four steps

Aggregate

Calculate

File

Govern

How the ARKK Automation Platform works

The ARKK Automation Platform in action