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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.

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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

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PDF | 143 jurisdictions | 2,877 terms | Open access

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2,867 terms

TAJ Mobile

TERM

Tax Administration Jamaica Mobile Application

TAJ mobile application used for taxpayer-service access and selected online tax-payment functions.

Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Mobile Tax Services, Tax PaymentTags / Context: TAJ Mobile, TAJ app, mobile tax paymentPDF page: 168

Taksi Mali Cihaz

TERM

Taxi Fiscal Device

Fiscal device used in the Turkish taxi fiscal-device framework, supported by GİB technical guidance and related YN ÖKC portal announcements.

Relevance: Fiscalisation, Taxi Fiscal Device, Device ControlTags / Context: Taksi Mali Cihaz, YN ÖKC, GİBPDF page: 318

TAMIS

TERM

Tax Administration Management Information System

Barbados Revenue Authority integrated tax platform used by taxpayers to access tax services, register, file returns, make payments, receive refunds and submit related requests.

Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Taxpayer ServicesTags / Context: TAMIS, tax portal, online filing, online payment, taxpayer servicesPDF page: 50

TAMIS TIN

TERM

Taxpayer Identification Number

Unique 13-digit taxpayer identification number issued when a person or entity is registered in TAMIS and used for Barbados tax-administration purposes.

Relevance: Taxpayer Identification, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: TAMIS TIN, TIN, tax registration, taxpayer identifier, tax administrationPDF page: 50

TAN

TERM

Tax Account Number

Mauritius taxpayer identification number issued by MRA to individuals and businesses and relevant to e-invoicing taxpayer identification.

Relevance: Tax Identification, e-Invoicing, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: TAN, Tax Account Number, MRA, taxpayer identificationPDF page: 207

TANeSW

TERM

Tanzania Electronic Single Window

Tanzania electronic single-window system used for customs, trade and cross-border transaction processes connected to the wider TRA digital-service environment.

Relevance: Customs, Digital Trade Infrastructure, Tax ServicesTags / Context: TANeSW, Tanzania Electronic Single Window, TRA, customsPDF page: 307

TAP

TERM

Taxpayer Administration Portal

Taxpayer portal used by taxpayers and authorised persons in the Fiji VMS environment for registration, Secure Element requests, business-location management, dashboard access and VMS administration functions.

Relevance: Fiscalisation, Digital Platform, Taxpayer ServicesTags / Context: TAP, taxpayer portal, VMS, Secure Element, taxpayer accessPDF page: 123

TAP

TERM

Taxpayer Administration Portal

Vanuatu VSMS taxpayer portal used by taxpayers to access VSMS-related services, manage taxpayer and business-location information, handle certificate-related functions, access reports and interact with the fiscalisation environment electronically.

Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Fiscalisation, Taxpayer Portal, VSMSTags / Context: TAP, Taxpayer Administration Portal, VSMS, DCIR, taxpayer portalPDF page: 336

TaRMS

TERM

Tax and Revenue Management System

ZIMRA tax and revenue management system used for tax administration and VAT-return modernisation, including integration with FDMS for VAT input-tax schedules, credit / debit-note management and invoice apportionment.

Relevance: Digital Tax Services, VAT Filing, Fiscalisation IntegrationTags / Context: TaRMS, Tax and Revenue Management System, FDMS, VAT returnPDF page: 345

TaRMS / FDMS Integration

TERM

TaRMS / FDMS Integration

ZIMRA integration between TaRMS and FDMS under which input-tax data from fiscal tax invoices, credit notes and debit notes is made available to TaRMS for VAT-return management.

Relevance: Fiscalisation, VAT Filing, System IntegrationTags / Context: TaRMS / FDMS integration, input tax, fiscal tax invoices, VAT returnPDF page: 345

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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.