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

FA(3)

TERM

FA(3) Structured Invoice Logical Structure

Current KSeF structured-invoice logical structure used for issuing structured invoices in the KSeF environment under the Ministry of Finance schema publication.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Structured Invoice, KSeFTags / Context: FA(3), faktura ustrukturyzowana, KSeF, invoice schemaPDF page: 247

Fabbricante RT

TERM

RT Manufacturer

Manufacturer responsible for producing telematic recorders according to the technical and approval requirements applicable to the Italian RT framework.
Relevance: Retail Fiscalisation, Device Approval, RTTags / Context: fabbricante RT, manufacturer, Registratore TelematicoPDF page: 163

FACe

TERM

Punto General de Entrada de Facturas Electrónicas de la Administración General del Estado | General Entry Point for Electronic Invoices of the General State Administration

Spanish public-sector electronic-invoice entry point used to submit electronic invoices to the General State Administration and connected public administrations.
Relevance: B2G e-Invoicing, Public Sector, Invoice SubmissionTags / Context: FACe, punto general de entrada, factura electrónica, FacturaePDF page: 293

FACE

TERM

Factura Electrónica | Electronic Invoice

Legacy Guatemalan electronic-invoice concept referenced in SAT’s FEL migration context through the incorporation of Emisores FACE into the Régimen FEL.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Legacy Electronic Invoice, Migration to FELTags / Context: FACE, Factura Electrónica, Emisores FACE, FEL migrationPDF page: 143

FACeB2B

TERM

Plataforma de Distribución de Facturas Electrónicas entre Empresas | Electronic Invoice Distribution Platform between Companies

Official Spanish B2B electronic-invoice distribution platform for exchanging electronic invoices between companies, particularly where parties use the FACeB2B channel.
Relevance: B2B e-Invoicing, Invoice Exchange, Digital InfrastructureTags / Context: FACeB2B, factura electrónica B2B, distribución de facturas, empresasPDF page: 293

Factur-X

TERM

Factur-X

Hybrid electronic invoice format combining a human-readable PDF/A-3 file with embedded structured XML invoice data, accepted in the French e-invoicing format set.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Format, InteroperabilityTags / Context: Factur-X, hybrid invoice, PDF/A-3, XML, EN 16931PDF page: 127

Factur-X / ZUGFeRD

TERM

Hybrid Electronic Invoice Format

Hybrid invoice format combining a human-readable PDF with embedded structured invoice data for electronic processing.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Hybrid Invoice, Data FormatTags / Context: Factur-X, ZUGFeRD, PDF/A-3, XML, hybrid invoicePDF page: 20

Factura A

TERM

Factura A | Type A Invoice

Argentine invoice class generally associated with VAT-registered business-to-business transactions where VAT is separately shown according to the applicable invoice rules.
Relevance: Invoicing, VAT, Document TypeTags / Context: Factura A, IVA, comprobante, responsable inscriptoPDF page: 37

Factura B

TERM

Factura B | Type B Invoice

Argentine invoice class generally used for supplies to final consumers or recipients where VAT is treated within the total according to the applicable invoice rules.
Relevance: Invoicing, VAT, Document TypeTags / Context: Factura B, consumidor final, IVA, comprobantePDF page: 37

Factura C

TERM

Factura C | Type C Invoice

Argentine invoice class generally used by small taxpayers or exempt taxpayers under applicable taxpayer-status and invoice rules.
Relevance: Invoicing, Document TypeTags / Context: Factura C, monotributo, exento, comprobantePDF page: 37

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.