8.1.2 Generating E-File

Use this section to generate an E-File for the approved report and submit the resultant .txt file into the FINTRAC’s E-Filing System (using the external system).

You can also generate and submit a batch E-File (set of reports). A batch E-File is a consolidated set of reports with same legal entity or report type. You must segregate the reports with the same legal entity or same report type using the Searching E-Files section.

Note:

It is mandatory to select a legal entity and report type to generate a batch E-File.

To generate an E-File or a batch E-File, follow these steps:

1. On the Approved Reports tab, select the required report or reports and click Generate E-File. The Generate E-File window is displayed. For a batch E-File, select reports with the same legal entity or the same report type.

   Note:

   If the same report is already selected by another user, then that report is locked. You can only view that report.
2. Enter comments in Comment box.
3. Click Save. A confirmation message displays.
4. Click OK. The status of the report changes to E-File Generated.

   Note:

   The reports used to Generate E-File are moved from the Approved Reports list to the E-File status List.