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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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

Taxable supply information issued by agents

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Taxable Supply Information Issued by Agents

GST documentation process where an agent may provide or receive taxable supply information on behalf of a GST-registered principal under Inland Revenue rules.
Relevance: GST Documentation, Agency Sales, Tax ComplianceTags / Context: taxable supply information issued by agents, GST, agents, Inland RevenuePDF page: 225

TaxEase

TERM

TaxEase

ERS taxpayer self-service portal used for digital tax interactions, including taxpayer access, return submission and VAT-related compliance processes.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, VAT, e-ReportingTags / Context: TaxEase, ERS, taxpayer portal, VAT return, online tax servicesPDF page: 119

TAXISnet

TERM

TAXISnet

Cyprus electronic tax-service system used for tax filing functions, including income tax, defence contribution, VAT and VIES-related registration and submission channels.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Tax ReportingTags / Context: TAXISnet, tax filing, VAT, VIES, Tax DepartmentPDF page: 101

TAXISnet

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TAXISnet

Greek digital tax authentication and service-access environment used for entry into multiple AADE tax and myDATA-related services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Taxpayer Services, AuthenticationTags / Context: TAXISnet, ΑΑΔΕ access, authentication, electronic servicesPDF page: 137

TaxOnline

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TaxOnline

ZRA online tax-administration system used for taxpayer registration, TPIN administration, tax returns, tax payments and taxpayer-service access.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, VAT FilingTags / Context: TaxOnline, ZRA, TPIN, returns, tax paymentsPDF page: 343

Taxpayer Business System

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Taxpayer Business System

Taxpayer’s business system used for sales management, receipt / invoice issuance, stock control and transaction-data transmission to the URA EFRIS environment.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Business System, e-InvoicingTags / Context: taxpayer business system, EFRIS, ERP, POSPDF page: 322

Taxpayer Identification Number

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Taxpayer Identification Number

Thai taxpayer identifier used in Revenue Department tax forms, including VAT returns and electronic tax-service processes.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identifier, VAT, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: taxpayer identification number, RD, ภ.พ.30, VAT operatorPDF page: 309

Taxpayer Invoicing System

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Taxpayer Invoicing System

Taxpayer’s own invoicing, ERP or billing system integrated with eTIMS through OSCU or VSCU system-to-system connectivity.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, System Integration, Taxpayer SoftwareTags / Context: TIS, taxpayer invoicing system, eTIMS integrationPDF page: 178

Taxpayer Portal / IDRAS

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Taxpayer Portal / Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System

TRA online taxpayer-service environment used for taxpayer registration, return filing, payment registration, control-number generation and access to domestic tax-administration services.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, Tax PaymentTags / Context: Taxpayer Portal, IDRAS, TRA, return filing, control numberPDF page: 307

Taxpayer Receipt Verification Portal

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Taxpayer Receipt Verification Portal

TRA online receipt-verification portal used to verify EFD / VFD fiscal receipts by entering the receipt verification code.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Receipt Verification, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: Receipt Verification Portal, verify receipt, EFD, TRAPDF page: 307

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.