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

Consultar FE

TERM

Consultar Facturação Electrónica | Electronic Invoicing Consultation

AGT electronic-invoicing consultation function used to access or verify electronic-invoice information through the applicable document-consultation channel.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Verification, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: consultar FE, facturação electrónica, código QR, AGTPDF page: 34

Contrat d’abonnement El Fatoora

TERM

El Fatoora Subscription Contract

Contractual subscription document required for onboarding to the El Fatoora electronic invoicing service operated by Tunisie TradeNet (TTN).
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Platform Onboarding, SubscriptionTags / Context: contrat d’abonnement, El Fatoora, TTN, adhésionPDF page: 313

Control Unit

TERM

Control Unit

Logical or system control component used in the OSCU / VSCU environment to generate control-unit identifiers and invoice-control data.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, System ControlTags / Context: control unit, OSCU, VSCU, CU IDPDF page: 176

Controlador Fiscal

TERM

Controlador Fiscal | Fiscal Controller

Fiscal-controller equipment used in Argentina to issue or process fiscal comprobantes in relevant retail or point-of-sale contexts.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Retail, POSTags / Context: controlador fiscal, retail, POS, comprobantesPDF page: 37

Controlador Fiscal de Nueva Tecnología

TERM

Controlador Fiscal de Nueva Tecnología | New-Technology Fiscal Controller

ARCA-approved fiscal-controller equipment used for issuing comprobantes, with registration and configuration through the fiscal-controller management service.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Retail, POS, Device ComplianceTags / Context: controlador fiscal de nueva tecnología, homologated equipment, Gestión de Controladores FiscalesPDF page: 37

Controle-autoriteit

TERM

Control Authority

Authority responsible for supervision and control of compliance with fiscal cash-register system obligations.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Control, ComplianceTags / Context: controle-autoriteit, fiscal cash-register inspection, compliancePDF page: 99

Coretax DJP

TERM

Coretax DJP

DJP core tax-administration system supporting taxpayer services, tax administration, PKP confirmation, electronic signatures and e-Faktur processes under the modernised DJP environment.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Tax Administration, e-InvoicingTags / Context: Coretax DJP, PSIAP, DJP, e-FakturPDF page: 156

Corner 1

TERM

Sender / Supplier

Party that creates, issues or initiates transmission of an electronic invoice or electronic document in a 4-corner or 5-corner exchange model.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Network Architecture, Document ExchangeTags / Context: Corner 1, sender, supplier, issuer, C1, 4-corner model, 5-corner modelPDF page: 18

Corner 2

TERM

Sender Access Point / Sender Service Provider

Access point, service provider or platform used by the sender to transmit an electronic invoice or electronic document into the exchange network.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Network Architecture, Access PointTags / Context: Corner 2, sender access point, sender service provider, C2, 4-corner model, 5-corner modelPDF page: 18

Corner 3

TERM

Receiver Access Point / Receiver Service Provider

Access point, service provider or platform used by the receiver to receive an electronic invoice or electronic document from the exchange network.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Network Architecture, Access PointTags / Context: Corner 3, receiver access point, receiver service provider, C3, 4-corner model, 5-corner modelPDF page: 18

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.