The FAR Validator is a desktop application that checks whether Fund Annual Return (FAR) spreadsheets for mutual and private funds are filled according to CIMA's guidelines. This ensures that CIMA's platform does not reject them when uploaded.

The FAR Validator works for both.

The FAR Validator currently runs on Windows. A MacOS version is available in beta—contact us for access.

The FAR Validator runs entirely on your computer. It opens a port on your computer, which it uses as a server, and a browser, which it uses as an interface. The browser allows you to interact with the server to validate the spreadsheets.

The black screen is your computer's terminal. The FAR Validator uses it to open and run a server on your computer—this is what allows it to validate your data without uploading anything to the internet. Don't close this window while using the validator.

Yes. The data does not leave your computer.

Validation runs entirely offline on your computer. However, internet is required once during initial license activation to verify your subscription. After activation, you can validate spreadsheets without internet.

The FAR Validator offers both free and premium plans. The free plan validates your spreadsheets and shows summary results (total checks, passes, and failures). The premium plan provides detailed error reports with exact cell references and explanations for each validation failure, making corrections faster and easier.

USD 8,000 per year for an organization license, which includes access for up to 7 users.

Yes. The FAR Validator offers a free trial period.