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

Find terms, definitions and jurisdictional usage

Search by GFTR term. Use the jurisdiction selector to narrow the results to a country or jurisdiction.

2,867 terms

TaxPro Max

TERM

TaxPro Max

Digital tax-administration platform used for taxpayer registration, filing, payment services and other online tax-administration functions in Nigeria.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, Tax AdministrationTags / Context: TaxPro Max, taxpayer portal, NRS, FIRS, online tax servicesPDF page: 229

TBAI

TERM

Fichero TicketBAI | TicketBAI File

Structured TicketBAI file generated by compliant billing software in the Basque Country and submitted to the relevant provincial tax authority.
Relevance: Regional Fiscalisation, Structured Invoice File, Invoice ReportingTags / Context: TBAI, fichero TicketBAI, TicketBAI, software garantePDF page: 294

TCC

TERM

Tax Compliance Certificate

Certificate confirming taxpayer compliance status and accessible through TAJ online services for compliance-verification and administrative purposes.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Compliance, CertificationTags / Context: Tax Compliance Certificate, TCC, TAJ eServicesPDF page: 168

TCKN

TERM

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kimlik Numarası | Turkish Republic Identification Number

Turkish personal identification number used in tax and electronic service contexts for individuals.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identifier, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: TCKN, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kimlik Numarası, GİBPDF page: 318

TCS

TERM

Tax Compliance Status

SARS compliance-status system through which taxpayers can obtain and share tax-compliance status information for verification by authorised third parties.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, ComplianceTags / Context: TCS, Tax Compliance Status, SARS eFilingPDF page: 288

TCS PIN

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Tax Compliance Status PIN

SARS-issued PIN used by an authorised third party to verify a taxpayer’s Tax Compliance Status through SARS eFiling or the SARS Online Query System.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Compliance VerificationTags / Context: TCS PIN, tax compliance PIN, SOQS, SARS eFilingPDF page: 288

TEAPPSXML

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TEAPPSXML

Finnish electronic invoice format used in structured e-invoice exchange, including public-sector e-invoicing where compliant with the European e-invoicing standard.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Format, InteroperabilityTags / Context: TEAPPSXML, TEAPPSXML 3.0, structured invoice, B2GPDF page: 125

techninis įvertinimas

TERM

Technical Evaluation

Technical evaluation process for cash-register models, covering the hardware, software, security module, data-transmission module and required technical documentation before approval.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Certification, Cash Register ApprovalTags / Context: techninis įvertinimas, technical evaluation, cash-register model, VMIPDF page: 192

Tecnico abilitato

TERM

Authorised Technician

Authorised technician involved in RT installation, maintenance, verification or technical intervention processes.
Relevance: Retail Fiscalisation, Maintenance, Device ComplianceTags / Context: tecnico abilitato, RT maintenance, authorised technicianPDF page: 165

tehnician de service

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Service Technician

Technician from the authorised distributor or accredited service unit involved in installation, fiscalisation, maintenance and intervention procedures for electronic fiscal cash registers.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Device Service, AMEF LifecycleTags / Context: tehnician de service, AMEF, carte de intervenții, fiscalizarePDF page: 259

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.