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

מרובה הקצאה שירות

TERM

Multiple Invoice Allocation Service

API service allowing a batch of invoices to be submitted in one request and allocation numbers to be returned for the invoices in the list.
Relevance: Invoice Control, API, Bulk ProcessingTags / Context: multiple allocation, invoice list, SHAAMPDF page: 161

על ספק חשבונית פרטי אימות הקצאה מספר סמך

TERM

Verification of Supplier Invoice Details Based on an Allocation Number

Tax Authority service used to verify supplier invoice details using the allocation number.
Relevance: Invoice Control, Verification, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: invoice verification, allocation number, supplier invoicePDF page: 160

תשומות מס

TERM

Input VAT

Recipient-side VAT deduction right that depends on the presence of a valid allocation number for in-scope tax invoices under the Israel Invoices model.
Relevance: VAT, Invoice Control, Deduction ControlTags / Context: input VAT, allocation number, tax invoicePDF page: 161

األجهزة ربط

TERM

Device Linking / Integration

JoFotara portal function used to connect a taxpayer’s invoicing software, device object or system integration to the national electronic invoicing system.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, System Integration, APITags / Context: device linking, integration, API, JoFotaraPDF page: 172

األردني اإللكتروني الوطني الفوترة نظام

TERM

Jordanian National Electronic Invoicing System

National electronic invoicing and billing system used to organise, issue, link and submit electronic invoices under the ISTD framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax Control, National PlatformTags / Context: national e-invoicing system, JoFotara, ISTDPDF page: 172

اإللكتروني اإليصال منظومة

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eReceipt System

Egypt’s electronic receipt system used for issuing, submitting, validating and managing electronic receipts issued through POS systems or related sales-system integration channels.
Relevance: eReceipt, Fiscalisation, POS SystemsTags / Context: eReceipt, POS, receipt submission, B2C, ETAPDF page: 115

اإللكتروني الختم

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Electronic Seal

Electronic seal used by taxpayers for signing electronic documents submitted to the Egyptian eInvoice system.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Security, Document ControlTags / Context: electronic seal, digital signing, taxpayer certificate, ETAPDF page: 114

اإللكترونية الضريبية الخدمات

TERM

Tax Electronic Services

Ministry of Finance online tax-service environment used for tax registration, amendment of registration, DMTT registration and tax-certificate requests.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Taxpayer Portal, Monitor ContextTags / Context: tax electronic services, TCRS, Ministry of FinancePDF page: 181

اإللكترونية الفاتورة بوابة

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eInvoice Portal

Egyptian Tax Authority portal used for taxpayer interaction with the electronic invoicing system, including registration, profile management, document submission and system access where applicable.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital PlatformTags / Context: eInvoice portal, taxpayer access, ETAPDF page: 114

اإللكترونية الفاتورة منظومة

TERM

eInvoice System

Egypt’s electronic invoicing system used for submitting, validating, managing and exchanging electronic invoice documents through the Egyptian Tax Authority environment.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: eInvoice, ETA, invoice validation, ERP integrationPDF page: 115

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.