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

MIN

TERM

Machine Identification Number

BIR machine identifier assigned to a CRM, POS or similar sales machine and used in sales-machine registration, PTU, eSales reporting and permit-related processes.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Machine Identifier, Sales ReportingTags / Context: MIN, Machine Identification Number, CRM, POS, eSales, PTUPDF page: 245

Mina sidor

TERM

My Pages

Skatteverket online account area used by taxpayers and businesses to access Swedish tax services, messages, registrations and digital tax-administration functions.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer PortalTags / Context: Mina sidor, Skatteverket, e-services, taxpayer accountPDF page: 297

Mini blagajna

TERM

Mini Cash Register

FURS online application for issuing and fiscally verifying invoices, intended for taxpayers with lower invoice volumes or simplified fiscal-verification needs.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, FURS Application, Invoice IssuanceTags / Context: mini blagajna, FURS, davčno potrjevanje računov, eDavkiPDF page: 285

Ministerie van Financiën

TERM

Ministry of Finance

Curaçao ministry responsible for fiscal policy, tax legislation and publication of fiscal cash-register regulations.
Relevance: Ministry, Tax Policy, FiscalisationTags / Context: Ministry of Finance, fiscal policy, tax regulationsPDF page: 100

Ministerio de Hacienda

TERM

Ministry of Finance

Costa Rican government ministry responsible for tax administration policy, electronic tax services and the electronic invoicing framework.
Relevance: Tax Authority, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: tax administration, electronic services, comprobantes electrónicosPDF page: 94

Ministerio de Hacienda

TERM

Ministry of Finance

Salvadoran ministry responsible for the electronic invoicing ecosystem, including DTE transmission, validation, reception and electronic tax-service administration.
Relevance: Tax Authority, e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: Ministry of Finance, DTE, validation, electronic invoicingPDF page: 117

MIRA

TERM

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority | Maldives Inland Revenue Authority

Maldives tax authority responsible for tax administration, GST administration, taxpayer services, MIRAconnect, VaaruPay, MIRA Mobile and planned e-invoicing reform.
Relevance: Tax Authority, Digital Tax Services, Watch-List e-InvoicingTags / Context: MIRA, Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, GST, MIRAconnect, VaaruPayPDF page: 201

MIRA Mobile

TERM

MIRA Mobile Application

MIRA mobile application providing taxpayer access to MIRAconnect, VaaruPay, deadline information, reminders, token services and other taxpayer-service functions.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Mobile Tax Services, Taxpayer ServicesTags / Context: MIRA Mobile, MIRA app, MIRAconnect, VaaruPay, taxpayer servicesPDF page: 201

MIRAconnect

TERM

MIRAconnect Online Tax Service

MIRA online service environment used by taxpayers for electronic tax filing, online tax payment, taxpayer account access and related tax-administration services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, e-Filing, e-PaymentTags / Context: MIRAconnect, online tax service, tax filing, tax payment, taxpayer portalPDF page: 201

Misuratore fiscale

TERM

Fiscal Meter

Legacy fiscal device used before the telematic recorder framework and relevant for historical Italian fiscal-receipt terminology.
Relevance: Legacy Fiscalisation, Fiscal Device, RetailTags / Context: misuratore fiscale, legacy fiscal device, scontrino fiscalePDF page: 164

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.