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

Clave Fiscal

TERM

Clave Fiscal | Fiscal Key / Tax Password

Authentication credential used by taxpayers to access ARCA electronic services, including online comprobante issuance and tax-service functions.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Taxpayer AuthenticationTags / Context: Clave Fiscal, authentication, taxpayer services, electronic servicesPDF page: 36

Clave numérica del comprobante electrónico

TERM

Electronic Tax Document Numeric Key

Fifty-digit key generated by the taxpayer’s electronic tax-document system, used to identify the electronic tax document and support consultation and verification.
Relevance: Document Control, e-InvoicingTags / Context: numeric key, 50-digit key, QR consultation, XMLPDF page: 93

Clave SOL

TERM

SUNAT Operaciones en Línea Access Code

SUNAT online access credential used by taxpayers to access SUNAT Operaciones en Línea and electronic issuing services such as SEE-SOL and GRE-SOL.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Authentication, e-Invoicing SupportTags / Context: Clave SOL, SUNAT Operaciones en Línea, SEE-SOL, GRE-SOLPDF page: 243

Clave Tributaria

TERM

Tax Password

SII access credential used by taxpayers to enter electronic tax services, including DTE consultation, electronic receipt services and taxpayer-service functions.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, AuthenticationTags / Context: Clave Tributaria, SII access, taxpayer services, authenticationPDF page: 84

CLE

TERM

Comprobante de Liquidación Electrónico | Electronic Settlement Receipt

DTE type used for electronic settlement receipt documentation.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Type, SettlementTags / Context: CLE, DTE, settlement receiptPDF page: 116

Clearance

TERM

Clearance Model

Phase 2 processing model under which standard tax invoices and associated electronic notes are submitted to ZATCA for clearance before being shared with the buyer.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Phase 2, Invoice ClearanceTags / Context: Clearance, standard tax invoice, FATOORA, ZATCA, Phase 2PDF page: 269

Clearance Model

TERM

Clearance Model

e-invoicing or fiscal-document model in which a tax authority or authorised platform validates, authorises or registers a document before or during its legal issuance or exchange.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Clearance, Tax ControlTags / Context: clearance model, invoice clearance, pre-clearance, authorisationPDF page: 17

Client Application

TERM

EFRIS Client Application

URA-supported EFRIS access method allowing taxpayers to create electronic receipts and invoices through software installed on taxpayer devices.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, e-Invoicing, Access ChannelTags / Context: client application, EFRIS, URA, electronic receiptPDF page: 321

CNIC

TERM

Computerized National Identity Card

Pakistani individual identification number referenced in tax and invoice contexts, including buyer-identification scenarios where relevant under sales-tax invoice rules.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identification, Invoice Content, Sales TaxTags / Context: CNIC, buyer identification, invoice content, FBRPDF page: 235

CNPJ

TERM

Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica | National Register of Legal Entities

Brazilian legal-entity taxpayer identifier used in business registration, tax administration, fiscal documents and electronic fiscal-document issuance.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identification, Business IdentificationTags / Context: CNPJ, legal entity, registration, taxpayer identifierPDF page: 65

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.