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

File dei corrispettivi

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Daily Takings File

Electronic file generated for the transmission of daily corrispettivi (fees) data from the RT, Server-RT or relevant approved procedure to Agenzia delle Entrate.
Relevance: Retail Fiscalisation, e-Reporting, Data TransmissionTags / Context: file dei corrispettivi, daily takings file, RT, Server-RTPDF page: 163

FINA

TERM

Financijska Agencija | Financial Agency

Croatian financial agency providing e-invoice exchange services through the Fina e-Račun environment and operating the Servis eRačun za državu public-sector e-invoicing platform.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Digital InfrastructureTags / Context: FINA, Fina e-Račun, Servis eRačun za državu, e-invoice exchangePDF page: 97

Finanční správa České republiky

TERM

Financial Administration of the Czech Republic

Czech tax-administration structure responsible for tax administration, taxpayer services, VAT administration, electronic tax services and digital tax submissions.
Relevance: Tax Authority, VAT, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: Financial Administration, tax administration, MOJE daně, EPOPDF page: 104

FinanzOnline

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FinanzOnline

Austrian online tax-administration portal used for tax services, including cash-register and security-device registration functions.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, Fiscalisation, Taxpayer ServicesTags / Context: FinanzOnline, tax portal, cash-register registration, taxpayer servicesPDF page: 43

Finvoice

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Finvoice

Finnish electronic invoice format published by Finnish banks and widely used in Finnish B2B and B2G e-invoice exchange.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Format, InteroperabilityTags / Context: Finvoice, Finvoice 3.0, structured invoice, banksPDF page: 124

Firma del fichero TBAI

TERM

Signature of the TicketBAI File

Electronic signature applied to each TicketBAI file before the invoice image is generated, following the TicketBAI signature policy.
Relevance: Regional Fiscalisation, Electronic Signature, File IntegrityTags / Context: firma del fichero TBAI, Política de Firma TicketBAI, fichero TBAIPDF page: 293

Firma del software de facturación TBAI

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Signature of TicketBAI Billing Software

Signature requirement for desktop TicketBAI billing software, applied to the installer and executable file using a recognised code-signing certificate.
Relevance: Regional Fiscalisation, Software Integrity, Code SigningTags / Context: firma del software, aplicación de escritorio, certificado de firma de códigoPDF page: 293

Firma digital

TERM

Digital Signature

Digital signature mechanism applied to the electronic tax document to support integrity and authenticity.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Security, Document ControlTags / Context: digital signature, XAdES, authenticity, integrityPDF page: 94

Firma electrónica

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Electronic Signature

Electronic signature applied to an electronic tax document using a valid electronic-signature certificate, supporting authenticity, integrity and legal validity of the electronic document.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Security, Document ControlTags / Context: electronic signature, certificate, authenticity, integrityPDF page: 113

Firma electrónica avanzada

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Advanced Electronic Signature

Electronic signature applied to CFE documents, daily reports and response messages to support integrity, authenticity and legal validity in the eFactura framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Electronic Signature, Digital TrustTags / Context: firma electrónica avanzada, CFE, Reporte Diario, Mensaje de respuestaPDF page: 331

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.