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The headline fines are only part of the cost. The quieter damage is commercial: registered customers will move to a supplier who can give them a compliant invoice.
Automating eTIMS at the till removes the risk entirely. Every sale produces an invoice without anyone remembering to do it.
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How much is the eTIMS penalty?
Penalties vary by the breach and can change with each Finance Act, so treat the full guide as the reference and confirm current figures with KRA. The practical takeaway is that consistent compliance is far cheaper than any fine.
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