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

Facture normalisée

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Normalised Invoice

Togolese invoice-control document introduced through the 2015 Finance Law, containing standard invoice elements used to improve invoice recognition, VAT control and transaction documentation.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Invoice Control, VATTags / Context: facture normalisée, OTR, TVA, étiquette marquée à chaudPDF page: 311

Facture Normalisée

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Facture Normalisée | Standardised Invoice

Beninese fiscal invoice containing the ordinary invoice details and DGI security elements generated through the MECeF or e-MECeF framework.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, e-Invoicing, Fiscal DocumentTags / Context: Facture Normalisée, DGI, MECeF, e-MECeF, éléments de sécuritéPDF page: 57

facture normalisée

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Normalised Invoice

Standardised Malian invoice used for commercial transactions, containing the mandatory invoice information required by the DGI and secured through a dedicated security device referred to by DGI as a “stick”.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Invoice Control, VAT, Commercial DocumentationTags / Context: facture normalisée, système sécurisé, stick, DGI, TVAPDF page: 202

Facture sécurisée

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Secured Invoice

Secured invoice introduced as a fiscal-control document for sales and service supplies, using security marking and prescribed invoice-content controls.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Fiscal Document, Invoice ControlTags / Context: facture sécurisée, marquage de sécurité, DGID, TVAPDF page: 255

FAIA

TERM

Fichier d’audit informatisé AED | AED Computerised Audit File

Luxembourg SAF-T-based electronic audit-file format used for exporting accounting and tax-relevant data electronically to the AED in the context of tax-control and audit procedures.
Relevance: e-Audit, SAF-T, VAT Control, Digital Tax AuditTags / Context: FAIA, Fichier d’audit informatisé AED, SAF-T, AED, audit filePDF page: 193

Faktur Pajak Elektronik

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Electronic Tax Invoice

Electronic VAT tax invoice produced through an application or electronic system determined or provided by DJP.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, VAT, Tax InvoiceTags / Context: Faktur Pajak Elektronik, e-Faktur, DJPPDF page: 156

Faktur Pajak Pengganti

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Replacement Tax Invoice

Replacement VAT tax invoice created by a PKP when an e-Faktur contains incorrect or incomplete information.
Relevance: VAT Invoice Lifecycle, e-Invoicing, CorrectionTags / Context: Faktur Pajak Pengganti, replacement invoice, e-Faktur, NSFPPDF page: 156

faktura ustrukturyzowana

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Structured Invoice

Polish structured invoice issued, received and stored through KSeF in the logical structure published by the Ministry of Finance and assigned a KSeF number after acceptance.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Structured Invoice, KSeFTags / Context: faktura ustrukturyzowana, KSeF, FA(3), Numer KSeFPDF page: 247

FAM

TERM

Felhőalapú Adóügyi Modul | Cloud-Based Fiscal Module

NAV-operated cloud-based fiscal module used in the cloud-based e-pénztárgép model together with a mobile-device application and connected printer.
Relevance: Fiscalisation, Cloud-Based Fiscal Module, e-ReceiptTags / Context: FAM, felhőalapú adóügyi modul, felhőalapú e-pénztárgépPDF page: 150

FATOORA

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FATOORA Platform

ZATCA e-invoicing platform used for taxpayer onboarding, EGS integration, invoice clearance, invoice reporting and technical compliance processes.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital Tax Infrastructure, OnboardingTags / Context: FATOORA, FATOORA Platform, ZATCA, CSID, EGSPDF page: 270

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.