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

Facturador

TERM

Facturador | Invoicing Tool

ARCA invoicing service used by eligible taxpayers, including monotributistas, for issuing electronic tickets or comprobantes to final consumers.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: Facturador, monotributo, tickets, comprobantesPDF page: 37

Facturador electrónico

TERM

Electronic Invoicer

Taxpayer or party enabled to issue electronic invoicing documents within DIAN’s electronic invoicing system.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Taxpayer Role, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: electronic invoicer, habilitation, DIAN, invoice issuerPDF page: 91

Facturador electrónico

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Electronic Issuer

Taxpayer authorised to issue electronic tax documents through the SIFEN / e-Kuatia environment after completing the required registration, testing and enablement process.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Electronic Issuer, Taxpayer AuthorisationTags / Context: facturador electrónico, DTE issuer, SIFEN, DNITPDF page: 242

Facturador Electrónico Gratuito

TERM

Free Electronic Invoicing Tool

SRI free electronic invoicing tool used to generate, electronically sign, send and visualise electronic tax documents under the applicable SRI scheme.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Software, Digital PlatformTags / Context: free invoicing tool, SRI, electronic documents, RIDEPDF page: 112

Facturador Gratuito

TERM

Free Invoicing Tool

Free DGII technological facility for issuing electronic fiscal receipts, available to taxpayers that meet the defined criteria for using the tool.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Software, Digital PlatformTags / Context: free invoicing tool, DGII, e-CFPDF page: 111

Facturador Gratuito

TERM

Free Electronic Invoicing Tool

DGI-provided free invoicing tool available within the SFEP environment for eligible taxpayers to issue electronic documents.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Taxpayer Tool, Digital Tax ServicesTags / Context: Facturador Gratuito, DGI, SFEP, factura electrónicaPDF page: 238

Facturador Móvil

TERM

Facturador Móvil | Mobile Invoicing App

ARCA mobile invoicing application used for generating electronic comprobantes and managing related customer, product and service information.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: Facturador Móvil, mobile app, electronic comprobantes, taxpayer servicesPDF page: 37

Facturador SRI

TERM

SRI Invoicing Tool

SRI online invoicing tool used by taxpayers to configure issuer details, manage products or services and issue signed electronic tax documents.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Software, Digital PlatformTags / Context: Facturador SRI, online invoicing, SRI, electronic documentsPDF page: 113

facturation électronique

TERM

Electronic Invoicing

Watch-list term for Morocco’s planned electronic invoicing reform, currently under preparation for gradual implementation, with final platform, technical architecture and implementation model to follow official DGI guidance when published.
Relevance: e-Invoicing Watch-List, Digital Tax Reform, VAT ControlTags / Context: facturation électronique, DGI, planned reform, e-invoicingPDF page: 216

Facturation électronique

TERM

Facturation électronique | Electronic Invoicing / Electronic Billing

Burundian electronic invoicing framework under which invoice data is collected and transmitted electronically to OBR through EBMS and MFE mechanisms.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, Real-Time ReportingTags / Context: facturation électronique, OBR, EBMS, MFE, transmission des donnéesPDF page: 73

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.