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

Portail public de facturation

TERM

Public Invoicing Portal

Administration-operated public invoicing portal channel provided for the issuance, transmission and reception of electronic invoices under Senegal’s electronic-invoicing framework, subject to the detailed implementation conditions set by the competent authority.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax Infrastructure, Invoice ExchangeTags / Context: portail public de facturation, émission, transmission, réception, facture électroniquePDF page: 272

Portail WEB du Contribuable

TERM

Taxpayer Web Portal

OTR taxpayer portal used for electronic access to tax services, including declaration and payment processes through the online tax-service environment.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, Tax FilingTags / Context: Portail WEB du Contribuable, e-Services, OTR, contribuablePDF page: 312

Portal das Finanças

TERM

Finance Portal / Tax Portal

Portuguese AT online tax portal used by taxpayers for declarations, invoice communication, e-Fatura access, series communication, transport-document communication and other digital tax services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, e-ReportingTags / Context: Portal das Finanças, AT, e-Fatura, taxpayer portal, series communicationPDF page: 252

Portal de Certificación de Facturación Electrónica

TERM

Electronic Invoicing Certification Portal

DGII web portal used for the electronic invoicing certification process, verifying that the taxpayer meets the technical specifications required by the electronic invoicing operating model.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Certification, Digital PlatformTags / Context: certification portal, FE, e-CF, DGIIPDF page: 111

Portal do Contribuinte

TERM

Portal do Contribuinte | Taxpayer Portal

Angolan digital taxpayer portal used for taxpayer access to AGT electronic services, tax communication, notifications and digital tax procedures.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer ServicesTags / Context: Portal do Contribuinte, AGT, serviços electrónicos, contribuintePDF page: 35

Portal FE-AP

TERM

Public Administration Electronic Invoice Portal

Portuguese State gateway for receiving, processing, controlling and monitoring electronic invoices and rectifying documents addressed to public entities.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, B2G, Public Administration GatewayTags / Context: Portal FE-AP, FE-AP, eSPap, public-sector invoicesPDF page: 252

Portal MJU

TERM

Ministry of Public Administration Portal

Portal used in the dedicated digital certificate process after the eDavki request is submitted, enabling certificate download or related certificate handling.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Digital Certificate, Government PortalTags / Context: Portal MJU, namensko digitalno potrdilo, eDavki, FURSPDF page: 285

Portál MOJE daně

TERM

My Taxes Portal

Czech Financial Administration online tax portal used for digital tax services, electronic forms, electronic submissions and access to DIS+.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Taxpayer PortalTags / Context: MOJE daně, tax portal, DIS+, EPOPDF page: 105

POS / POS System

TERM

Point of Sale System

Sales system used to calculate, record and process retail transactions, including item, tax, and receipt data.
Relevance: Retail, Fiscalisation, Transaction ProcessingTags / Context: POS, point of sale, sales system, receipt, paymentPDF page: 24

POS Integration

TERM

Point of Sale Integration

FBR fiscalisation process requiring specified registered persons to integrate POS systems with FBR for real-time electronic sales-tax-invoice reporting and verification.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, POS Integration, Real-Time ReportingTags / Context: POS Integration, FBR POS, electronic invoicing, sales taxPDF page: 236

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.