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It is fair to say compliance itself does not have to be expensive, since KRA offers ways to issue eTIMS invoices. That is a genuine option for a business that only needs to meet the invoicing requirement.
The trade-off is scope. A KRA invoicing tool handles the tax invoice and stops there, whereas a full system files eTIMS as part of selling and also manages stock, payments and reporting, which is where most of the day-to-day value sits.
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Can I comply without paying for software?
You can issue eTIMS invoices through KRA options to meet the requirement. They cover invoicing but not stock, payments or reporting.
Why pay for a system if KRA has a free option?
A full system files eTIMS during the sale and also runs stock, M-Pesa reconciliation and reports, which a compliance-only tool does not.
Veira gives Kenyan shops one calm app for selling, M-Pesa, KRA eTIMS and stock, with a free terminal. Book a demo and see it set up for your trade.