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

Find terms, definitions and jurisdictional usage

Search by GFTR term. Use the jurisdiction selector to narrow the results to a country or jurisdiction.

2,867 terms

Moms

TERM

Value Added Tax

Danish value added tax applied to taxable supplies of goods and services and relevant to invoicing, bookkeeping, sales registration and tax reporting.
Relevance: VAT, Tax Reporting, Tax AdministrationTags / Context: moms, VAT, taxable supply, invoice data, tax reportingPDF page: 108

Moms

TERM

Value Added Tax / VAT

Common Swedish term for VAT, used in tax registration, invoice content, VAT returns and Skatteverket’s VAT guidance.
Relevance: VAT, Tax, Invoice ContentTags / Context: moms, mervärdesskatt, VAT, SkatteverketPDF page: 297

Momsregistreringsnummer

TERM

VAT Registration Number

Swedish VAT registration number used to identify VAT-registered businesses for VAT purposes and invoice documentation.
Relevance: VAT, Taxpayer Identifier, Invoice ContentTags / Context: momsregistreringsnummer, VAT number, VAT ID, SkatteverketPDF page: 298

Monotributo

TERM

Monotributo | Simplified Tax Regime for Small Taxpayers

Argentine simplified tax regime for small taxpayers, relevant to electronic invoicing and specific comprobante issuance modalities.
Relevance: Tax Regime, e-Invoicing, Taxpayer ClassificationTags / Context: monotributo, monotributista, Facturador, Factura CPDF page: 37

MoR

TERM

ገቢዎች ሚኒስቴር | Ministry of Revenues

Ethiopian revenue authority responsible for domestic tax administration, VAT administration, taxpayer services, sales-register-machine regulation, eTax services and tax-document verification.
Relevance: Tax Authority, VAT, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: MoR, Ministry of Revenues, eTax, sales register machine, QR-code receiptPDF page: 120

Moussahama’tic

TERM

Portail de déclaration et de paiement en ligne MOUSSAHAMA'TIC | Moussahama’tic Online Declaration and Payment Portal

Algerian online portal used for tax declaration and tax-payment services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Payment / SettlementTags / Context: online declaration, online tax payment, taxpayer servicesPDF page: 32

MPass

TERM

Serviciul guvernamental de autentificare și control al accesului | Government Authentication and Access-Control Service

Moldova government authentication and access-control service used to access public electronic services, including tax-related digital services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Authentication, Access ControlTags / Context: MPass, authentication, access control, Cabinetul personal al contribuabilului, e-FacturaPDF page: 211

mPorezna

TERM

mTax Mobile Application

Croatian Tax Administration mobile application used for taxpayer services, including fiscal receipt verification.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, VerificationTags / Context: mobile app, receipt verification, fiscal receiptPDF page: 97

MPS

TERM

Metapodatkovni servis | Metadata Service

Metadata service in the Fiscalisation 2.0 / eRačun exchange environment used to provide metadata required for electronic invoice delivery, including participant-related routing, capability or service information needed by connected systems and information intermediaries.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Metadata Service, Routing InfrastructureTags / Context: MPS, Metapodatkovni servis, metadata, routing, eRačun, information intermediaryPDF page: 97

MRA

TERM

Mauritius Revenue Authority | Mauritius Revenue Authority

Mauritius tax authority responsible for tax administration and operation of the national e-Invoicing System.
Relevance: Tax Authority, e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: MRA, Mauritius Revenue Authority, e-Invoicing System, EBS, IFPPDF page: 207

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.