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

tryb offline24

TERM

Offline24 Mode

KSeF offline mode used where difficulty in issuing or sending e-invoices to KSeF results from transmission-network quality or lack of Internet connection, with later submission to KSeF under statutory rules.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Offline Mode, Business ContinuityTags / Context: tryb offline24, KSeF, offline invoice, QR codePDF page: 249

TSE

TERM

Technische Sicherheitseinrichtung | Technical Security System

Certified technical security system used to protect German electronic recording systems against manipulation by securing and signing recorded transactions.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Security, POS SystemsTags / Context: TSE, Technische Sicherheitseinrichtung, cash-register security, BSIPDF page: 134

TSE

TERM

Technical Security Element

Technical security component used to protect electronic recording systems by signing, sequencing, storing or securing transaction data.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Transaction Security, Audit TrailTags / Context: TSE, technical security element, transaction signing, cash-register securityPDF page: 27

TTN

TERM

Tunisie TradeNet

Tunisian electronic trade-network operator that manages the El Fatoora electronic invoicing service and provides the national platform used for electronic invoice transmission and processing.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax Infrastructure, Platform OperatorTags / Context: TTN, Tunisie TradeNet, El Fatoora, facture électroniquePDF page: 315

Turnkey

TERM

MOF E-Invoice Transmission Program

MOF e-invoice transmission software used for electronic uniform invoice exchange with the MOF E-Invoice Platform.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Transmission Software, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: Turnkey, E-Invoice Transmission Program, eGUI, MOF E-Invoice PlatformPDF page: 301

TVA

TERM

Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée | Value Added Tax

Mauritanian VAT term used in tax administration, VAT declarations, invoice content and tax-service processes.
Relevance: VAT, Tax Administration, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: TVA, Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée, DGI, STT, télédéclarationPDF page: 205

TVA

TERM

Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée | Value Added Tax

Senegalese VAT term used in tax administration, VAT declaration, invoicing and electronic-invoicing compliance for VAT-taxable persons.
Relevance: VAT, Tax Administration, e-InvoicingTags / Context: TVA, Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée, DGID, assujettis à la TVAPDF page: 272

TVA

TERM

Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée | Value Added Tax

Algerian value-added tax term used in tax, invoicing and fiscal-document contexts.
Relevance: VAT, Indirect Tax, InvoicingTags / Context: TVA, VAT, tax amount, invoice contentPDF page: 33

TVA

TERM

Taxa pe valoarea adăugată | Value Added Tax

Moldovan VAT term used in tax administration, VAT invoices, tax declarations, e-Factura and electronic fiscal services.
Relevance: VAT, Tax Administration, e-InvoicingTags / Context: TVA, Taxa pe valoarea adăugată, SFS, e-FacturaPDF page: 211

TVA

TERM

Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée | Value Added Tax

French value added tax framework reflected in invoice content, e-invoicing obligations, transaction e-reporting and payment e-reporting.
Relevance: VAT, Taxation, e-Invoicing, e-ReportingTags / Context: TVA, VAT, invoice data, transaction data, payment dataPDF page: 128

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.