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

Rejection Message

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Rejection Message

Platform or tax-authority response indicating that a submitted invoice, report, file or fiscal message has been rejected and identifying the reason.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, e-Reporting, Error HandlingTags / Context: rejection message, rejected invoice, validation failure, error responsePDF page: 24

REP

TERM

Recibo Electrónico de Pago | Electronic Payment Receipt

Common term for the CFDI payment-complement context used to record payment information for invoices paid in instalments or after issuance.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Payment Reporting, CFDI ComplementTags / Context: REP, Recibo Electrónico de Pago, complemento para recepción de pagos, CFDIPDF page: 209

Répertoire Fiscal

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Fiscal Register

OTR fiscal register used to publish taxpayer categories, including active taxpayers and operators approved for VAT pre-withholding.
Relevance: Fiscal Register, Taxpayer Verification, VATTags / Context: Répertoire Fiscal, contribuables actifs, précompte TVA, OTRPDF page: 312

Reporte de MF

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Reporte de Memoria Fiscal | Fiscal Memory Report

Fiscal-memory report produced by a fiscal machine from the information stored in its fiscal memory for verification, reporting or audit purposes.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Reporting, Device AuditTags / Context: reporte de memoria fiscal, MF, máquina fiscal, fiscal-memory reportPDF page: 339

Reporting

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Reporting Model

Phase 2 processing model under which simplified tax invoices and associated electronic notes are submitted to ZATCA after issuance within the required reporting timeframe.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Phase 2, Invoice ReportingTags / Context: Reporting, simplified tax invoice, FATOORA, ZATCA, Phase 2PDF page: 270

Represent a Client / Représenter un client

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Represent a Client / Représenter un client

Canada Revenue Agency online service used by authorised representatives to access and manage tax information and filings on behalf of clients.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Taxpayer ServicesTags / Context: authorised representative, CRA access, ARC access, client accountPDF page: 80

Representación gráfica

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Graphic Representation

Human-readable representation of an electronic invoicing document, used to present the document information while the legally controlled electronic document remains governed by DIAN’s technical rules.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document RepresentationTags / Context: graphic representation, PDF, electronic invoice, document displayPDF page: 92

Representación gráfica

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Graphic Representation

Printed or visual representation of the electronic tax document, including required visible elements such as document type, document key and consecutive numbering.
Relevance: Document Format, Receipt IssuanceTags / Context: graphic representation, printed representation, document keyPDF page: 95

Representación Gráfica

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Graphic Representation

Graphic or human-readable representation of the DTE delivered to the recipient, including in contingency scenarios where the DTE is generated before later transmission.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Format, Receipt IssuanceTags / Context: graphic representation, DTE, document representation, contingencyPDF page: 117

réseau commun de livraison

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Common Delivery Network

Luxembourg public e-invoicing delivery-network concept referring to Peppol as the common network for automated electronic-invoice receipt and exchange.
Relevance: B2G e-Invoicing, Delivery Network, Public ProcurementTags / Context: réseau commun de livraison, Peppol, e-Facturation, public sectorPDF page: 194

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.