eTIMS Lite Web
TERMeTIMS Lite Web
Web-based eTIMS Lite channel accessible through eCitizen for simplified electronic tax-invoice generation.
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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.
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2867Terms
V1/2026Latest edition
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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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2,867 terms
eTIMS Onboarding
TERMeTIMS Onboarding
KRA process by which taxpayers register, select an eTIMS solution and start issuing electronic tax invoices through the approved eTIMS environment.
eTIMS Online Portal
TERMeTIMS Online Portal
Web-based eTIMS invoicing platform accessible through the KRA eTIMS portal for taxpayer registration, onboarding and electronic tax-invoice generation.
eTIMS Self Onboarding
TERMeTIMS Self Onboarding
KRA-supported self-service onboarding process allowing taxpayers to access and activate eTIMS solution use through the taxpayer portal.
eTIMS System-to-System Integration
TERMeTIMS System-to-System Integration
KRA integration model allowing taxpayer invoicing or ERP systems to connect to eTIMS through API-based OSCU or VSCU options.
eTIMS Taxpayer Portal
TERMeTIMS Taxpayer Portal
Online taxpayer portal used to access invoices generated from eTIMS solution types and manage eTIMS-related taxpayer functions.
eTIMS Web
TERMeTIMS Web
Web-based eTIMS invoicing solution used by taxpayers to generate electronic tax invoices through a browser-based interface.
Etiqueta Fiscal
TERMFiscal Label
Fiscal-machine label used as part of Venezuelan device identification and control, associated with authorised fiscal-machine use.
Étiquette marquée à chaud
TERMHot-Marked Label
Distinctive security and recognition element listed by OTR as part of the facture normalisée.
ETR
TERMElectronic Tax Register
Common abbreviation for Kenya’s electronic tax-register concept used in the earlier fiscal-device and TIMS context.
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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
How the GFTR supports work
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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.
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