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Can I register for eTIMS online, or do I need to visit a KRA office?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

eTIMS is designed to be set up online rather than requiring a physical machine from a specific dealer, which is one of the changes from the older register era. The exact steps and whether any part needs an office visit can change, so confirm the current process with KRA or rely on eTIMS-ready software that guides you through setup.

More detail

A major point of eTIMS is that it moved invoicing onto software you can set up remotely, instead of buying and configuring a standalone device through an approved supplier.

If any step still needs KRA contact, that is best confirmed at the time. Using a system that comes eTIMS ready reduces how much of the technical setup you handle yourself.

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Related questions

Do I still need to buy an ETR machine?
eTIMS moved invoicing onto software, so you are not tied to buying a single standalone register from a dealer the way the old system worked.
Can software set it up for me?
eTIMS-ready software guides the setup, so you handle less of the technical configuration yourself.

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