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Electronic Flat Text File Specification for Other Interest (OI)* Returns (under sch 23 to Finance Act 2011)*OI returns is the name HMRC have given to the returns that were formerly called Type 18

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How to fill out electronic flat text file

1. To fill out an electronic flat text file, follow these steps:
2. Open a text editor or a software capable of creating plain text files.
3. Specify the file format as 'plain text' or 'text file' when saving.
4. Determine the desired structure for your flat file, including the data you want to include.
5. Separate each field or data element with a specific delimiter, such as a comma, tab, or pipe symbol.
6. Begin entering the data into the flat file, following the defined structure.
7. Make sure to include all the required information and follow any formatting guidelines if applicable.
8. Save the file when you have completed entering the data.
9. Review the file to ensure that all the data is accurately recorded in the intended format.
10. Use the electronic flat text file as needed, such as for data exchange or importing into another system.

Who needs electronic flat text file?

1. An electronic flat text file is required by various individuals or organizations that deal with data processing or exchange. Some examples of who needs an electronic flat text file are:
2. - Data analysts or scientists who need to import and process large volumes of data.
3. - Software developers who require plain text files as input for their applications.
4. - Businesses that exchange data with partners or clients in a standardized format.
5. - Research institutions or academic organizations that share data with counterparts.
6. - Government agencies that collect and analyze data from different sources.
7. - Any individual or entity that needs to store or exchange data in a simplified, human-readable format.

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What is electronic flat text file?

Electronic flat text file is a file that contains data in a plain text format without any formatting such as bold or italics.

Who is required to file electronic flat text file?

Entities or individuals mandated by the governing authority to submit data in a specific format.

How to fill out electronic flat text file?

Data can be manually entered using a text editor or generated using software that can output plain text files.

What is the purpose of electronic flat text file?

The purpose is to standardize the format of data for easier processing and analysis.

What information must be reported on electronic flat text file?

Any information that needs to be communicated in a structured, text-based format.