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
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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

EET 2.0

TERM

Elektronická evidence tržeb 2.0 | Electronic Records of Sales 2.0

Prepared modernised electronic records-of-sales project planned for launch from 1 January 2027, subject to completion of the legislative process.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Sales Reporting, Planned ReformTags / Context: EET 2.0, electronic records of sales, planned reform, 2027PDF page: 103

eFactura

TERM

Factura Electrónica | Electronic Invoicing Regime

DGI electronic-invoicing regime for documenting operations through Comprobantes Fiscales Electrónicos.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: eFactura, factura electrónica, DGI, CFEPDF page: 331

eFaktura

TERM

Electronic Invoice

Norwegian electronic invoice expression used in the wider e-invoicing environment, including structured invoice exchange through EHF and Peppol.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Invoice Exchange, Digital Business DocumentsTags / Context: eFaktura, electronic invoice, EHF, PeppolPDF page: 232

efakturawiki

TERM

e-Faktura Wiki

UJP project-documentation site used by companies and IT entities to access technical and functional documentation for the е-Фактура system and align their software solutions with the e-invoicing requirements.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Technical Documentation, Software IntegrationTags / Context: efakturawiki, е-Фактура, project documentation, software alignment, УЈПPDF page: 230

EFD

TERM

Electronic Fiscal Device

Electronic device used to record, secure, store or transmit fiscal transaction data in accordance with fiscalisation requirements.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Fiscal Device, Retail ComplianceTags / Context: EFD, electronic fiscal device, fiscal equipment, sales recordingPDF page: 19

EFD ICMS/IPI

TERM

Escrituração Fiscal Digital ICMS/IPI | Digital Fiscal Bookkeeping for ICMS and IPI

SPED bookkeeping module for ICMS and IPI fiscal records and reporting.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, VAT / GST, Fiscal ReportingTags / Context: EFD ICMS/IPI, SPED, ICMS, IPIPDF page: 66

EFD-Contribuições

TERM

Escrituração Fiscal Digital das Contribuições | Digital Fiscal Bookkeeping for Contributions

SPED module used for digital reporting of federal contributions.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Fiscal ReportingTags / Context: EFD-Contribuições, SPED, contributions, fiscal reportingPDF page: 66

EFDMS

TERM

Electronic Fiscal Device Management System

TRA electronic fiscal-device management environment supporting EFD / VFD infrastructure, supplier and manufacturer interaction, and electronic fiscal-device administration.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Device Management, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: EFDMS, EFDMS Public Portal, EFD supplier, manufacturerPDF page: 306

EFDMS Public Portal

TERM

Electronic Fiscal Device Management System Public Portal

TRA portal for suppliers and manufacturers of Electronic Fiscal Devices and Virtual Fiscal Devices, including supplier and manufacturer access to EFDMS functions.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Supplier Portal, Device ManagementTags / Context: EFDMS Public Portal, Supplier Portal, Manufacturer Portal, EFDPDF page: 306

EFI

TERM

Elektronska fiskalizacija | Electronic Fiscalisation

Montenegro’s electronic fiscalisation model for real-time fiscalisation and reporting of invoices through the Tax Administration fiscal service.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Real-Time Reporting, Digital Tax ControlTags / Context: EFI, Elektronska fiskalizacija, electronic fiscalisation, fiscal invoice, PUPDF page: 214

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.