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KRA eTIMS and ETR

What is the difference between eTIMS Lite, Online and Client options?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

KRA offers eTIMS in a few flavours suited to different businesses: lighter options for smaller or service businesses issuing simpler invoices, an online portal, and fuller client or software-integrated options for businesses with higher volumes or a point of sale. The right one depends on your volume and how you sell, so confirm the current options with KRA or choose eTIMS-ready software that handles the integration.

More detail

The choice mostly comes down to scale and how you trade. A low-volume service business has different needs from a busy shop running many invoices a day through a till.

Rather than memorise option names that KRA may revise, focus on the question that matters: do you need simple standalone invoicing, or invoicing built into a system that also runs your shop? The second is where an integrated, eTIMS-ready point of sale fits.

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Related questions

Which eTIMS option is best for a shop with a till?
A busy shop usually wants invoicing integrated into its point of sale rather than a separate standalone tool. Confirm the current integrated option with KRA or your provider.
Which is best for a small service business?
A lighter option for simpler, lower-volume invoicing often fits. Confirm the current choice with KRA for your specific case.

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