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
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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

Libros registro del IVA

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VAT Record Books

Spanish VAT record books kept electronically through SII by supplying invoice-record information to AEAT, where the SII regime applies.
Relevance: VAT e-Reporting, VAT Records, SIITags / Context: libros registro del IVA, facturas expedidas, facturas recibidas, SIIPDF page: 293

Licencia TBAI

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TicketBAI Licence

Licence returned after software registration and included in the TicketBAI billing software logic according to the TicketBAI file-generation requirements.
Relevance: Regional Fiscalisation, Software Registration, TicketBAITags / Context: Licencia TBAI, registro de entidades desarrolladoras, software de facturación TBAIPDF page: 293

Licensed Integrator

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FBR Licensed Integrator

Person licensed by FBR to provide electronic invoicing-system integration for registered persons and to integrate POS, ERP or other invoicing systems with FBR.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, System IntegrationTags / Context: licensed integrator, FBR licence, POS integration, electronic invoicingPDF page: 236

lietotāja pienākumi

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User Obligations

Obligations of the taxpayer or device user when operating registered electronic devices and equipment for registering taxes and other payments.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Taxpayer Obligation, ComplianceTags / Context: lietotāja pienākumi, EKA, kases aparāti, VIDPDF page: 186

Lifecycle Status

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Invoice Lifecycle Status

Status information showing the processing state of an invoice or fiscal document, such as issued, received, accepted, rejected, paid, cancelled or corrected.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Workflow, Status ReportingTags / Context: lifecycle status, invoice status, accepted, rejected, paid, cancelledPDF page: 23

Liquidación de compra de bienes y prestación de servicios

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Purchase Settlement for Goods and Services

Electronic tax document used for purchases of goods or services in the cases provided by Ecuadorian receipt rules.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Type, PurchasesTags / Context: purchase settlement, electronic document, SRIPDF page: 113

Liquidación factura electrónica

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Electronic Settlement Invoice

Chilean electronic tax document used where a settlement and invoice function is combined within the Chilean DTE framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document TypeTags / Context: settlement invoice, DTE, electronic documentPDF page: 85

Lista Provisória de Softwares de Facturação

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Provisional List of Billing Software

AT-published provisional list identifying billing-software solutions submitted to the certification process within Mozambique’s billing and fiscal-control framework.
Relevance: Certified Software, Fiscalisation, Invoice ReportingTags / Context: lista provisória de softwares de facturação, software certificado, AT, DGI-PMFPDF page: 218

Liste des contribuables actifs

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Active Taxpayer List

DGI verification list used to check whether suppliers of goods and services are known to DGI and hold active fiscal identification numbers.
Relevance: Taxpayer Verification, Digital Tax Services, ComplianceTags / Context: Liste des contribuables actifs, NIF, DGI, supplier verificationPDF page: 202

Logiciel de caisse certifié

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Certified Cash-Register Software

Cash-register software certified or controlled within the electronic invoicing / standardised invoice framework to support compliant transaction recording and invoice issuance.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Software Compliance, e-InvoicingTags / Context: logiciel de caisse certifié, FNE, caisse enregistreuse, DGIDPDF page: 255

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.