KRA eTIMS and ETR

Can I cancel or correct an eTIMS invoice after issuing it?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

You generally cannot simply delete a tax invoice once it is issued, because it has been reported. Instead, corrections are handled properly through a credit note that reverses or adjusts the original invoice, which keeps the record honest. Confirm the exact correction steps in your system and any KRA rules for your situation.

More detail

Tax invoices are designed to be a permanent record, so the right way to fix a mistake is not to erase it but to issue a corrective document against it. That preserves a clear trail of what happened.

In practice that usually means a credit note for the wrong invoice, then a correct invoice if needed. Your system should support this; confirm the precise flow so staff handle errors the compliant way.

Related questions

Can I just delete a wrong invoice?
Generally no. A reported tax invoice is corrected through a credit note rather than deleted, so the record stays honest and traceable.
What is the right way to fix an error?
Issue a credit note against the original invoice, then a correct invoice if needed. Confirm the exact steps in your system.

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