KRA eTIMS and ETR

How do I issue a credit note in eTIMS?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

A credit note is the compliant way to reverse or reduce an invoice already issued, for example after a return or a billing error. In an eTIMS-ready system you raise the credit note against the original invoice so the adjustment is reported to KRA the same way the invoice was. Confirm the exact steps in your system so staff do it correctly.

More detail

Returns and corrections are normal in retail. The credit note exists so these are recorded transparently rather than handled off the books.

Because the credit note links to the original invoice, the net position stays accurate for both your records and KRA. Make sure staff know how to raise one so a refund or return is not left as an untracked cash adjustment.

Related questions

When do I use a credit note?
For returns, refunds or correcting an invoice that was already issued. It reverses or reduces the original in a way that is reported to KRA.
Does the credit note link to the original invoice?
Yes. It is raised against the original so the adjustment is traceable and the net figures stay accurate.

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