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

TEIF

TERM

Tunisian Electronic Invoice Format

Tunisian electronic invoice data format used for structured electronic invoice exchange in the national e-invoicing framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Technical Specification, Data FormatTags / Context: TEIF, Tunisian Electronic Invoice Format, El Fatoora, TTNPDF page: 314

TEJ

TERM

Plateforme de transfert et échange des données fiscales | Tax Data Transfer and Exchange Platform

Tunisian platform for the transfer and exchange of fiscal data, listed among Jibaya online services and used for structured digital exchange of tax-related data.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Tax Data Exchange, e-ReportingTags / Context: TEJ, transfert et échange des données fiscales, Jibaya, données fiscalesPDF page: 314

télédéclaration

TERM

Electronic Filing

Online tax-declaration process available through the STT platform for submitting tax declarations electronically.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, e-Filing, Tax AdministrationTags / Context: télédéclaration, STT, DGI, déclaration en ligne, tax declarationPDF page: 205

Télédéclaration

TERM

Télédéclaration | Online Tax Filing / Teledeclaration

Cameroonian electronic filing service used for online submission of tax declarations through the DGI electronic-service environment.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, e-ReportingTags / Context: online filing, tax declarations, taxpayer services, DGIPDF page: 77

Télédéclaration / Télépaiement

TERM

Télédéclaration / Télépaiement | Online Declaration / Online Payment

OBR digital tax-service function used for online declaration and online payment of taxes and duties through the e-KORI environment.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, e-Reporting, e-PaymentTags / Context: télédéclaration, télépaiement, e-KORI, OBR, online tax servicesPDF page: 73

télépaiement

TERM

Electronic Payment

Online tax-payment process available through the STT platform for paying taxes electronically and managing online payment methods.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, e-Payment, Tax CollectionTags / Context: télépaiement, STT, DGI, paiement en ligne, tax paymentPDF page: 205

Télépaiement

TERM

Télépaiement | Online Tax Payment / Telepayment

Cameroonian electronic tax-payment mode used for settlement of taxes through electronic payment channels or authorised non-cash payment methods.
Relevance: Payment / Settlement, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: online payment, tax payment, taxpayer services, DGIPDF page: 77

TERNE

TERM

Terminal d’Émission de Reçus Normalisés Électroniques | Electronic Standardised Receipt-Issuing Terminal

Terminal category associated with issuing electronic standardised receipts under the FNE / RNE framework.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Electronic Receipt, Terminal CertificationTags / Context: TERNE, reçu normalisé électronique, fournisseurs de terminauxPDF page: 167

Texnik xizmat ko‘rsatish markazi

TERM

Техник хизмат кўрсатиш маркази | Technical Service Centre

Service centre registered for technical servicing, maintenance or support of online cash registers, virtual cash registers and fiscal modules under the Uzbek online fiscalisation framework.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Device Servicing, RegistrationTags / Context: texnik xizmat ko‘rsatish markazi, Onlayn-NKM, virtual kassa, fiskal modulPDF page: 334

TFA

TERM

Tax For All

Cyprus Tax Department online tax-management platform used for digital management of tax affairs, including tax returns, accounts, certificate requests, registration details and secure messaging.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Taxpayer Services, Tax ReportingTags / Context: TFA, Tax For All, tax portal, taxpayer account, online filingPDF page: 101

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.