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.

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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

Kuponi fiskal i verifikueshëm / Проверљиви фискални купон

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Verifiable Fiscal Coupon

Fiscal coupon that can be checked through the verification method supported by the Kosovo fiscalisation environment.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Receipt Verification, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: fiscal coupon verification, QR code, kupon fiskalPDF page: 180

kvito kodas

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Receipt Code

Receipt-control value generated in the Lithuanian i.EKA fiscalisation process and presented as part of the receipt verification data.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Receipt Verification, Receipt CodeTags / Context: kvito kodas, receipt code, i.EKA, fiscalisation blockPDF page: 191

kvito parašas

TERM

Receipt Signature

Receipt signature generated through the Lithuanian receipt-signing process and used as part of the control data for the fiscal receipt.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Receipt Signing, Control DataTags / Context: kvito parašas, receipt signature, i.EKA, saugos modulisPDF page: 191

Kvittokontrolldata

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Receipt Control Data

Control data produced from receipt data in the Swedish cash-register control environment for fiscal traceability and inspection support.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Receipt Control Data, Audit TrailTags / Context: kvittokontrolldata, kvittodata, kontrollenhet, kontrollkodPDF page: 297

Ký hiệu hóa đơn

TERM

Invoice Symbol

Vietnamese electronic invoice symbol used to identify electronic invoice characteristics, including invoice type, year and e-invoice use category.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Invoice Identifier, Invoice ClassificationTags / Context: ký hiệu hóa đơn, invoice symbol, Circular 78PDF page: 341

Laboratorio abilitato

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Authorised Laboratory

Authorised laboratory involved in verification, testing or technical intervention processes connected with approved telematic recorders.
Relevance: Retail Fiscalisation, Device Compliance, Technical ControlTags / Context: laboratorio abilitato, RT verification, device compliancePDF page: 164

Landsbesluit fiscale kasregistratiesystemen

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National Decree on Fiscal Cash-Register Systems

Curaçao legal instrument governing fiscal cash-register systems, including obligations for cash-register obligated taxpayers, system sealing, device functioning and receipt issuance through fiscal cash-register systems.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Legal Framework, Device ControlTags / Context: fiscal cash-register decree, kassabon, kasregistratieplichtigePDF page: 100

LCD

TERM

Large Corporates Division

Revenue division used to identify VAT-registered large corporates in scope for Phase One of Ireland’s VAT Modernisation implementation from 1 November 2028.
Relevance: Tax Administration, VAT, e-Invoicing ScopeTags / Context: LCD, Large Corporates Division, Revenue, VAT ModernisationPDF page: 158

leidžiamų naudoti kasos aparatų ir prekybos automatų modelių sąrašas

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List of Approved Cash Register and Vending Machine Models

Official approval-list concept for cash-register and vending-machine models that have passed the required technical evaluation process.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Cash Register Approval, CertificationTags / Context: leidžiamų naudoti kasos aparatų ir prekybos automatų modelių sąrašas, approved model list, VMIPDF page: 191

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.