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

CRE

TERM

Comprobante de Retención Electrónico | Electronic Withholding Receipt

DTE type used to document withholding operations electronically.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Type, WithholdingTags / Context: CRE, DTE, withholdingPDF page: 116

Credit card receipt / Reçu de carte de crédit

TERM

Credit Card Receipt / Reçu de carte de crédit

Payment document recognised as supporting documentation for GST / HST input tax credit purposes where the prescribed information is present.
Relevance: Document Type, Payment / Settlement, Audit EvidenceTags / Context: credit card receipt, payment evidence, ITC documentationPDF page: 78

Credit Note

TERM

Credit Note

Document used to correct, reduce, reverse or adjust a previously issued invoice or fiscal document.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscal Document, CorrectionTags / Context: credit note, invoice correction, reversal, adjustment, refundPDF page: 18

Credit note / Note de crédit

TERM

Credit Note / Note de crédit

Commercial adjustment document used to correct or reduce amounts previously invoiced or charged, including GST / HST or QST adjustments where applicable.
Relevance: Document Type, VAT / GST, AdjustmentTags / Context: credit note, adjustment, correction, GST / HST, QSTPDF page: 78

CRIB-nummer

TERM

Centraal Registratie Informatie Belastingplichtige-nummer | Central Registration Information for Taxpayers Number

Curaçao taxpayer identification number used for tax registration, taxpayer identification and communication with the tax administration.
Relevance: Taxpayer Identification, Tax AdministrationTags / Context: CRIB, taxpayer number, taxpayer registrationPDF page: 99

CRK

TERM

Centralne Repozytorium Kas | Central Repository of Cash Registers

Polish central repository receiving and storing data from online cash registers and software-based fiscal cash registers.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Online Cash Registers, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: CRK, Centralne Repozytorium Kas, kasa online, wirtualna kasa fiskalnaPDF page: 247

CRL

TERM

Certificate Revocation List

Certificate-status control used to identify revoked digital certificates within Nigeria’s e-invoicing certificate-management and digital-signature environment.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Certificate Management, Digital SignatureTags / Context: CRL, Certificate Revocation List, digital certificate, certificate revocationPDF page: 228

CSD

TERM

Certificado de Sello Digital | Digital Seal Certificate

SAT-issued digital certificate used by the taxpayer to seal CFDI documents electronically and identify the issuer.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Authentication, Digital SealTags / Context: CSD, Certificado de Sello Digital, sello digital, CFDI, SATPDF page: 209

CSID

TERM

Cryptographic Stamp Identifier

Cryptographic stamp identifier issued through the FATOORA onboarding process and used by an EGS unit for cryptographic stamping and authenticated interaction with ZATCA.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Cryptographic Identifier, OnboardingTags / Context: CSID, Cryptographic Stamp Identifier, FATOORA, EGS UnitPDF page: 269

CSID

TERM

Cryptographic Stamp Identifier

Cryptographic stamp identifier applied within Nigeria’s e-invoicing environment as part of the invoice validation, digital-signature and invoice-authenticity control process.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Validation Marker, Digital SignatureTags / Context: CSID, Cryptographic Stamp Identifier, MBS, digital signature, invoice validationPDF page: 228

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.