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

Prueba de simulación

TERM

Simulation Test

Certification-stage test in which the applicant electronic issuer sends representative electronic fiscal documents to DGI using assigned test data.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Certification, OnboardingTags / Context: prueba de simulación, set de pruebas, CFE, DGIPDF page: 331

PSE

TERM

Proveedor de Servicios Electrónicos | Electronic Services Provider

SUNAT-authorised electronic services provider that supports generation, issuance or related electronic document services within the electronic payment-document ecosystem.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Service Provider, Electronic IssuanceTags / Context: PSE, Proveedor de Servicios Electrónicos, CPE, SUNATPDF page: 244

PSIAP

TERM

Pembaruan Sistem Inti Administrasi Perpajakan | Core Tax Administration System Renewal

DJP core tax-system renewal programme underpinning Coretax DJP and modernisation of Indonesia’s tax administration services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Tax AdministrationTags / Context: PSIAP, Coretax DJP, tax administration reformPDF page: 157

PSRM

TERM

Public Sector Revenue Management | Integrated Tax Management System

RSL’s integrated tax-management system identified as part of the system-integration environment connected with Lesotho’s e-invoicing platform.
Relevance: Tax Administration, System Integration, Digital Revenue ManagementTags / Context: PSRM, integrated tax management, Lekuka, RSL, eTaxPDF page: 188

PST / Taxe de vente provinciale

TERM

Provincial Sales Tax / Taxe de vente provinciale

Provincial retail sales tax applied in certain provinces outside the harmonised HST model.
Relevance: Sales Tax, Provincial TaxTags / Context: provincial sales tax, retail tax, non-harmonised provincesPDF page: 80

PTGADAT

TERM

Pénztárgép adatkiadási adatlap | Cash-Register Data Release Form

NAV form used by operators to request online cash-register turnover data stored in the AEE and transmitted to NAV.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Cash-Register Data, NAV ProcedureTags / Context: PTGADAT, AEE, online pénztárgépPDF page: 151

PTGREG

TERM

Pénztárgép-regisztrációs adatlap | Cash-Register Registration Form

NAV form used to request the unique identifier and codes required for online cash-register registration, commissioning, re-personalisation or fiscalisation-unit replacement.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Device Registration, NAV ProcedureTags / Context: PTGREG, pénztárgép-regisztráció, üzembe helyezési kódPDF page: 151

PTGTAXUZ

TERM

Pénztárgép / taxaméter üzemeltetési adatlap | Cash-Register / Taximeter Operation Form

NAV form used to notify changes connected with cash-register or taximeter operation, including operating-place changes and receipt-header image changes.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Device Lifecycle, NAV ProcedureTags / Context: PTGTAXUZ, üzemeltető, online pénztárgépPDF page: 152

PTT

TERM

Permit to Transmit

BIR permit required before an authorised taxpayer may transmit required sales data through certified systems to the Electronic Invoicing / Receipting and Sales Reporting System.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Certification, Sales Data TransmissionTags / Context: PTT, Permit to Transmit, EIS Certification, EIS CERT, BIRPDF page: 246

PTU

TERM

Permit to Use

BIR permit to use a CRM, POS, SPM or similar sales machine after registration or approval through the relevant BIR process, including eAccReg where applicable.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, POS Approval, Sales Machine RegistrationTags / Context: PTU, Permit to Use, CRM, POS, SPM, eAccRegPDF page: 246

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.