Group Data Collection
Last updated on 2026-03-23
Overview
The Group Data Collection workspace contains general information on the group at large. Most data in this workspace rarely, if ever, changes. Two exceptions are the starting and ending dates of the reporting fiscal year, GEN-1.2 and GEN.1.3, respectively, that change annually.
This article contains the following sections:
Navigation
The Group Data Collection workspace can be found at Pillar 2 | Group Data Collection. The workspace is displayed as follows, for example:
The workspace is organized into the following sections:
- MNE Group General Information (GEN-1.x fields)
- MNE General Accounting Information (GEN-2.x fields)
- Report Information (GEN-3.x fields)
- Filing Information (GEN-4.x fields)
- Additional Information (GEN-5.x fields)
- Initial International Activity (IIA-1.x fields)
Entering Data for the Group Data Collection
Enter the following data:
Option
Beschreibung
GEN-1 MNE Group General Information
Enter or choose the following:
- Name of the MNE group
- Start date of the reporting fiscal year
- End date of the reporting fiscal year
- The state of the amended return
- The ultimate parent entity
GEN-2 MNE General Accounting Information
Enter or choose the following:
- Consolidated financial statements of the UPE (ultimate parent entity), e.g., CFS acc. to Art. 10.1 (a) OECD MR
- Financial Accounting Standard used for the Consolidated Financial Statements of the UPE, e.g., IFRS, US GAAP
- Presentation currency used for the Consolidated Financial Statements of the UPE, e.g. EUR, USD
GEN-3 Report Information
Enter or choose the following:
- Transmitting and receiving country
- Warnings or contact information
GEN-4 Filing Information
Enter or choose the following:
- Filing constituent entity
- Role of the filing constituent entity, e.g., Ultimate Parent Entity, Designated Filing Entity
- Domestically defined identification number of the sending entity, in case it differs from from TIN (GEN-4.3a)
- Unique identifier by the sending jurisdiction
The data for the field GEN-4.3a Tax Identification Number of the Sending Entity is automatically copied from the master data.
GEN-5 Additional Information
Enter ad-hoc additional explanations on the GIR (GloBE information return).
Initial International Activity
Activate this checkbox if your MNE group qualifies for exclusion from the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) during the initial phase of international activity. Consult with your tax advisor or refer to local legislation to determine eligibility for this exclusion.
Changing the Start and End Dates of the Reporting Fiscal Year
To change the starting and ending dates of the reporting fiscal year, GEN-1.2 and GEN.1.3, do one of the following:
- Click the calendar button on the respective row, and select a new date from the calendar.
- Manually enter a date, using the format YYYY-MM-DD.
Changes in this section only become effective after clicking the Save button at the top of the page.
Tips and Best Practices
When configuring Group Data Collection, we recommend the following:
Review Annually: Most fields in this workspace are set once during initial configuration. However, remember to update the reporting fiscal year dates (GEN-1.2 and GEN-1.3) annually.
Master Data Dependencies: Some fields, like GEN-1.5 (Ultimate Parent Entity) and GEN-4.1 (Filing Constituent Entity), depend on entities configured in your master data. Ensure your master data is current before completing these fields.
Contact Information: Keep the contact information (GEN-3.4) current to ensure that tax authorities or other stakeholders can reach the appropriate person with questions about the filing.