KRA eTIMS and ETR

Who is required to use eTIMS?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

KRA has extended electronic tax invoicing well beyond just VAT-registered businesses, so a wide range of businesses are now expected to issue eTIMS invoices. Because the exact scope and any exemptions can change, confirm your specific obligation with KRA or a qualified accountant rather than assuming you are outside it.

More detail

The important shift is that eTIMS is no longer only a VAT concern. KRA has widened the requirement so that businesses generally are expected to support their sales and, for income tax purposes, their purchases with electronic tax invoices.

Rather than quote a threshold that may move, the honest guidance is to check your own position with KRA or your accountant, since the requirement reaches far more businesses than the old register rules did.

Related questions

Is it only for VAT-registered businesses?
No. KRA extended electronic invoicing beyond VAT registration, so many non-VAT businesses are also expected to issue eTIMS invoices. Confirm your case with KRA.
How do I know if it applies to me?
Check directly with KRA or a qualified accountant about your specific business, since the scope is broad and the details can change.

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