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For nearly twenty years, an ETR was a sealed electronic device next to the till that printed a receipt for every sale and transmitted the data to KRA. The system worked, but eTIMS is more flexible because the control unit is now software rather than hardware.
If someone asks for an ETR today in Kenya, they usually mean a compliant electronic tax receipt, which can come from eTIMS software just as well as from the old machine. Understanding the term helps clarify what compliance actually requires.
Related questions
Is ETR still required in Kenya?
The old ETR machine is not required. The requirement to issue compliant electronic tax receipts remains, and eTIMS (software) meets that requirement.
What does ETR stand for?
ETR stands for Electronic Tax Register. The Register is the system; the receipt is the document it produces.
Do I have an old ETR machine?
If you were VAT-registered before 2024, you may own one. It is no longer compliant unless it has been upgraded to TIMS standard.
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