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

Nullbeleg

TERM

Nullbeleg | Zero Receipt

Austrian zero-value receipt used in the RKSV environment, including receipt verification and operational control contexts.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Document Type, Operational ControlTags / Context: zero receipt, receipt verification, cash register, RKSVPDF page: 44

Numer KSeF

TERM

KSeF Number

Unique number assigned by KSeF to a structured invoice after the invoice is accepted into the KSeF system.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Invoice Identifier, KSeFTags / Context: Numer KSeF, KSeF number, structured invoice, invoice identifierPDF page: 249

Numeración consecutiva

TERM

Consecutive Numbering

Consecutive numbering structure used for electronic tax documents and associated documents, including establishment, terminal or point-of-sale, document-type code and sequence number.
Relevance: Document Control, e-InvoicingTags / Context: consecutive number, establishment, point of salePDF page: 95

Numéro d’identification du DEF

TERM

DEF Identification Number

Identification number of the electronic fiscal device used for issuing the Facture Normalisée, included as a fiscal-control element on the standardised invoice.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, e-Invoicing, Device IdentificationTags / Context: DEF identification number, Facture Normalisée, DGI, device controlPDF page: 107

Número de autorización

TERM

Authorisation Number

Number associated with an authorised electronic tax document; under the offline scheme, it corresponds to the access key generated by the issuer.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Control, AuthorisationTags / Context: authorisation number, access key, SRIPDF page: 113

Número de autorización

TERM

Número de autorización del DTE | DTE Authorisation Number

Authorisation number assigned automatically and randomly to each DTE at the time of certification under the FEL process.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Identifier, CertificationTags / Context: número de autorización, DTE authorisation, certifier, FELPDF page: 143

Número de Control

TERM

Control Number

Fiscal control number assigned to fiscal documents under Venezuela’s invoicing rules and used in the control of authorised document issuance.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Document Control, e-InvoicingTags / Context: número de control, fiscal control number, imprenta digital, SENIATPDF page: 339

Número de Control

TERM

Control Number

Sequential control number assigned to the DTE according to the structure defined by the Ministry of Finance.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document ControlTags / Context: control number, DTE, numbering structurePDF page: 117

Número de Registro de la Máquina Fiscal

TERM

Fiscal Machine Registration Number

Registration number of the fiscal machine that appears with the fiscal logo on invoices issued through fiscal machines.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Receipt Content, Device IdentificationTags / Context: número de registro, máquina fiscal, logotipo fiscal, fiscal receiptPDF page: 339

Número de Transacción del DTE

TERM

DTE Transaction Number

Processing number generated once a DTE has been approved by the system and used as part of the approved electronic-document processing result.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Approval, Processing IdentifierTags / Context: número de transacción, DTE, SIFEN, approvalPDF page: 242

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.