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

Flux 10

TERM

Flow 10

French reform flow for e-reporting data transmitted to the data concentrator through the platform ecosystem.
Relevance: e-Reporting, VAT Reporting, Technical FlowTags / Context: Flux 10, transaction data, payment data, e-reporting, Concentrateur de donnéesPDF page: 127

Flux 11

TERM

Flow 11

French reform flow associated with directory data and routing information in the reform ecosystem.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Routing, Technical FlowTags / Context: Flux 11, directory data, Annuaire, routingPDF page: 127

Flux 2

TERM

Flow 2

French reform flow for electronic invoice exchange between parties through the platform ecosystem.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Technical FlowTags / Context: Flux 2, invoice exchange, B2B, PA, PPF contextPDF page: 127

Flux 6

TERM

Flow 6

French reform flow for invoice lifecycle-status messages.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document Control, Technical FlowTags / Context: Flux 6, lifecycle status, CDAR, status reportingPDF page: 127

FN

TERM

Firmenbuchnummer | Company Register Number

Austrian company register number assigned to legal entities registered in the Firmenbuch.
Relevance: Business Identification, Company RegistrationTags / Context: FN, Firmenbuchnummer, company register, legal entityPDF page: 44

FNE

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Facture Normalisée Électronique | Electronic Standardised Invoice

Côte d’Ivoire’s electronic standardised invoice system and document category used for issuing and certifying standardised electronic invoices under the DGI framework.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Fiscalisation, Digital Tax ControlTags / Context: FNE, Facture Normalisée Électronique, DGI, facture normaliséePDF page: 166

FOC InvoiceNow Package

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Free-of-Charge InvoiceNow Package

Free InvoiceNow solution package made available to support GST-registered businesses in onboarding for the GST InvoiceNow Requirement.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, GST Onboarding, SME SupportTags / Context: FOC package, free InvoiceNow solution, GST InvoiceNowPDF page: 278

FOD BOSA / SPF BOSA / FPS BOSA

TERM

Federale Overheidsdienst Beleid en Ondersteuning / Service public fédéral Stratégie et Appui | Federal Public Service Policy and Support

Belgian federal public service involved in digital public-administration support, e-procurement, Mercurius and e-invoicing coordination.
Relevance: Digital Tax Infrastructure, e-Invoicing, Public ProcurementTags / Context: BOSA, public administration, e-procurement, Mercurius, e-invoicingPDF page: 54

FOD Financiën / SPF Finances / FPS Finance

TERM

Federale Overheidsdienst Financiën / Service public fédéral Finances | Federal Public Service Finance

Belgian federal public service responsible for finance and tax administration, including VAT, HoReCa registered cash-register obligations and e-invoicing tax-policy information.
Relevance: Tax Authority, Fiscalisation, e-Invoicing, VAT / GST, Digital Tax InfrastructureTags / Context: FPS Finance, VAT, GKS, SCE, HoReCa, e-invoicingPDF page: 55

Folio

TERM

Folio Number

SII-authorised folio number used to identify electronic tax documents and electronic receipts.
Relevance: e-Invoicing, Document ControlTags / Context: folio, document numbering, DTE, authorised foliosPDF page: 85

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.