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

Notifica di scarto

TERM

Rejection Notification

SdI notification issued when an electronic invoice file is rejected after checks performed by the exchange system.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, SdI, Transmission StatusTags / Context: notifica di scarto, SdI, rejected invoicePDF page: 164

Notificación de Comprobantes Fiscales y/o Documentos Complementarios No Utilizados

TERM

Notification of Unused Fiscal Receipts and/or Complementary Documents

SAR procedure for notifying unused fiscal receipts and/or complementary documents through the SAR digital-service environment.
Relevance: Fiscal Documents, Document Lifecycle, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: documentos fiscales no utilizados, comprobantes fiscales, documentos complementarios, Oficina Virtual, OVI, SARPDF page: 147

Notificación de contingencia

TERM

Notificación de contingencia FEL | FEL Contingency Notification

SAT notification process used when DTE issuance is affected by connectivity or operational contingencies with the certifier.
Relevance: Contingency, e-Invoicing, Operational ContinuityTags / Context: contingencia, connectivity failure, DTE, FELPDF page: 143

NPa

TERM

Nederlandse Peppolautoriteit | Netherlands Peppol Authority

Dutch Peppol authority responsible for safeguarding the quality and reliability of the Peppol framework in the Netherlands.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Peppol Governance, Digital Invoice ExchangeTags / Context: NPa, Nederlandse Peppolautoriteit, Netherlands Peppol Authority, PeppolPDF page: 222

NPWP

TERM

Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak | Taxpayer Identification Number

Indonesian taxpayer identification number used in DJP tax administration, e-Faktur, Coretax DJP and taxpayer-service processes.
Relevance: Tax Identification, VAT, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: NPWP, taxpayer ID, DJP, e-Faktur, CoretaxPDF page: 157

NRA

TERM

National Revenue Authority

Sierra Leone revenue authority responsible for domestic tax administration, customs administration, GST administration, ITAS and Electronic Cash Register implementation.
Relevance: Tax Authority, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: NRA, National Revenue Authority, GST, ECR, ITASPDF page: 277

NRA Server

TERM

National Revenue Authority Server

NRA server environment that receives receipt information transmitted by the Sales Data Controller / Electronic Signature Device under the ECR framework.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Data Transmission, Tax Authority ReportingTags / Context: NRA server, SDC, ESD, receipt information, ECRPDF page: 277

NRC

TERM

Número de Registro de Contribuyente | Taxpayer Registration Number

Taxpayer registration number used for VAT taxpayer identification and tax-administration processes in El Salvador.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identification, VAT, e-InvoicingTags / Context: NRC, taxpayer register, IVA, DTEPDF page: 117

NRE

TERM

Nota de Remisión Electrónica | Electronic Remittance Note

Electronic remittance-note DTE used to document movement or transport of goods within the electronic tax-document framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Transport Document, Electronic Tax DocumentTags / Context: NRE, Nota de Remisión Electrónica, DTE, SIFENPDF page: 242

NRE

TERM

Nota de Remisión Electrónica | Electronic Dispatch Note

DTE type used for electronic dispatch or remittance documentation.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Type, TransportTags / Context: NRE, DTE, dispatch note, goods movementPDF page: 117

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.