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

EGS

TERM

E-Invoice Generation Solution | للفوترة اإللكترونية المنظومة

Taxpayer e-invoicing solution used to generate electronic invoices and electronic notes in accordance with ZATCA requirements.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Solution Component, ComplianceTags / Context: EGS, اإللكترونية المنظومة للفوترة , FATOORA, ZATCAPDF page: 270

EGS

TERM

المصري والخدمات السلع كود | Egyptian Goods and Services Code

Egyptian local product and service code used in the ETA electronic-document coding framework where local codes are mapped to the required classification structure.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, eReceipt, Product ClassificationTags / Context: EGS, Egyptian Goods and Services Code, item coding, product codes, service codesPDF page: 114

EGS Unit

TERM

E-Invoice Generation Solution Unit

Individual onboarded e-invoicing solution unit, device, system instance or component associated with CSID issuance, renewal or revocation under FATOORA.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Onboarding, Solution IdentifierTags / Context: EGS Unit, CSID, FATOORA Portal, onboardingPDF page: 270

eHerkenning

TERM

eRecognition

Dutch business login and authentication system used to access government and Belastingdienst business digital services, including Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk.
Relevance: Digital Tax Services, Authentication, Taxpayer AccessTags / Context: eHerkenning, Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk, business login, BelastingdienstPDF page: 222

EHF

TERM

Elektron hisobvaraq-faktura / Электрон ҳисобварақ-фактура | Electronic Invoice

Uzbek acronym for electronic invoice, used in VAT and tax-control processes through the SoliqOnline / e-Factura electronic invoicing environment.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, VAT, Tax Data ExchangeTags / Context: EHF, ЭҲФ, SoliqOnline, QQSPDF page: 332

EHF

TERM

Elektronisk handelsformat | Electronic Trade Format

Norwegian electronic business-document format used for structured e-invoicing and other business-document exchange in the Peppol environment.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Business Documents, PeppolTags / Context: EHF, Elektronisk handelsformat, e-faktura, Peppol BISPDF page: 232

Einheitliche digitale Schnittstelle

TERM

Uniform Digital Interface

Required interface component of the certified technical security system framework used for German electronic recording systems.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, TSE Component, Digital InterfaceTags / Context: uniform digital interface, TSE, § 146a AOPDF page: 133

eInvoicing Ireland

TERM

eInvoicing Ireland

Irish public-sector e-invoicing programme supporting public bodies in receiving and processing electronic invoices under Ireland’s public-sector e-invoicing framework.
Relevance: Public Procurement, e-Invoicing, Digital Government ServicesTags / Context: eInvoicing Ireland, OGP, public-sector e-invoicingPDF page: 158

eInvoicing Ready product register

TERM

eInvoicing Ready product register

ATO register of software products that have completed an eInvoicing Ready product assessment for Australian Peppol eInvoicing use.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax Infrastructure, Software ComplianceTags / Context: eInvoicing Ready, software register, Peppol, ATOPDF page: 41

EIS

TERM

Electronic Invoicing / Receipting and Sales Reporting System

BIR electronic platform capable of receiving, processing and storing sales data transmitted by taxpayers from electronic invoices and / or receipts issued from CAS, POS or other sales systems.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, e-Receipting, Sales Reporting, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: EIS, Electronic Invoicing / Receipting and Sales Reporting System, BIR, sales dataPDF page: 245

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.