Global Fiscalisation Terminology Reference

A common language for fiscalisation, digital tax control, e-invoicing and e-reporting — built to make cross-jurisdiction discussion clearer and more precise.

144Jurisdictions
2867Terms
V1/2026Latest edition
Global Fiscalisation Terminology Reference

Supporting a common language for global fiscalisation

Different jurisdictions use different terms for similar concepts. The GFTR brings clarity by providing consistent, evidence-based definitions and jurisdictional context — helping governments, tax authorities, businesses and technology providers communicate more effectively.

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Citation

Mészöly, I. (2026). Global Fiscalisation Terminology Reference (GFTR), V1/2026. Available at: fiscalisations.com/gftr

Format

PDF | 143 jurisdictions | 2,877 terms | Open access

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2,867 terms

JPK_V7M

TERM

Monthly JPK VAT with Declaration

Monthly variant of JPK_VAT with declaration used by taxpayers settling VAT monthly.
Relevance: VAT Reporting, SAF-T, e-ReportingTags / Context: JPK_V7M, monthly VAT, JPK_VAT, declarationPDF page: 248

JPK_WB

TERM

Jednolity Plik Kontrolny dla wyciągu bankowego | Standard Audit File for Bank Statement

JPK on-demand structure covering bank-statement data submitted to the tax authority when requested.
Relevance: SAF-T, Bank Data, Tax AuditTags / Context: JPK_WB, wyciąg bankowy, JPK na żądaniePDF page: 248

JShShIR

TERM

Jismoniy shaxsning shaxsiy identifikatsiya raqami / Жисмоний шахснинг шахсий идентификация рақами | Personal Identification Number of an Individual

Uzbek personal identification number used for identifying individuals in digital public-service, tax-service, SOLIQ mobile application and Tax Free / consumer-service contexts.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identifier, Digital Identity, Consumer Tax ServicesTags / Context: JShShIR, ЖШШИР, SOLIQ, Tax FreePDF page: 333

JSON

TERM

JavaScript Object Notation

Lightweight structured data format used by APIs and digital tax platforms for exchanging fiscal, invoice, receipt or reporting data.
Relevance: Data Format, API, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: JSON, API payload, structured data, tax platformPDF page: 22

Kamu e-Fatura

TERM

Public e-Invoice

e-Fatura scenario used for invoices issued to public institutions within the Turkish electronic invoicing framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Public Sector, e-FaturaTags / Context: Kamu e-Fatura, e-Fatura, GİBPDF page: 318

KAS

TERM

Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa | National Revenue Administration

Polish National Revenue Administration responsible for tax and customs administration, tax control, VAT compliance and digital tax services.
Relevance: Tax Authority, Tax Administration, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: KAS, Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa, tax administration, VATPDF page: 249

kasa online

TERM

Online Cash Register

Polish online cash register connected to the Central Repository of Cash Registers and used to record sales and transmit fiscal data in accordance with Polish cash-register rules.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Online Cash Register, Retail Tax ControlTags / Context: kasa online, CRK, kasa rejestrująca, fiscal receiptPDF page: 248

kasa rejestrująca w postaci oprogramowania

TERM

Cash Register in the Form of Software

Software-based cash register permitted for specified sectors and connected to the online cash-register / central repository environment.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Software Cash Register, Virtual Cash RegisterTags / Context: kasa rejestrująca w postaci oprogramowania, wirtualna kasa fiskalna, CRKPDF page: 248

kases aparāta tehniskā pase

TERM

Cash-Register Technical Passport

Technical passport or technical documentation record containing identification, approval, configuration or service information for a cash register or related electronic device.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Device Record, Technical DocumentationTags / Context: tehniskā pase, kases aparāts, EKA, device recordPDF page: 186

kases čeks

TERM

Cash-Register Receipt

Receipt issued by a cash register or cash-register system to confirm payment received for a transaction and serving as a transaction-confirming document.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Cash Register Receipt, Retail Transaction EvidenceTags / Context: kases čeks, darījumu apliecinošs dokuments, EKA, VIDPDF page: 186

Who is it for

Governments & tax authorities

Useful for teams shaping fiscal policy, compliance architecture and regulatory communication.

Technology providers

Supports shared interpretation across product, compliance, implementation and commercial teams.

Researchers & analysts

Provides a reference point for comparative work, evidence synthesis and terminology alignment.

Associations & advisers

Helps explain country-specific language and reduce ambiguity in cross-border discussions.

How the GFTR supports work

Stronger cross-jurisdiction dialogue

Supports consistent understanding across different regulatory frameworks.

Better policy and implementation

Helps align discussions between governments, tax authorities and the private sector.

Practical, evidence-based definitions

Built from real-world systems and authoritative sources across jurisdictions.

A living reference

Regularly updated to reflect ongoing regulatory developments and emerging practices.