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What is Electronic Tax Register?

An Electronic Tax Register is a digital system that records taxable sales and produces a receipt with details KRA can verify. Historically it was a hardware device; today eTIMS is the software version.

A real Kenyan example

A retail business in Kisumu uses eTIMS (an Electronic Tax Register in software form) to issue receipts that transmit to KRA. Each receipt shows the sale details and a QR code for verification.

Why it matters

The Electronic Tax Register is the foundation of Kenya's e-tax system. Understanding this term helps clarify the transition from hardware to software and why modern businesses do not need a separate machine.

How Veira helps

Veira is an eTIMS-ready till that acts as an Electronic Tax Register, recording sales and issuing compliant receipts without a dedicated machine. It works on the devices you already own.

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FAQs

Is ETR still an Electronic Tax Register?
The term originally meant hardware. Today it usually refers to eTIMS, which is a software Electronic Tax Register.
What is the history?
First-generation ETR (1990s) was offline hardware. TIMS upgraded it to transmit to KRA in real time. eTIMS moved the control unit to software.
Do I need special hardware?
No. eTIMS runs on a phone, tablet, or POS app. A terminal is optional for counter speed.
Is it just for VAT?
It started with VAT but now applies more broadly. Non-VAT businesses issue compliant receipts through eTIMS so their customers can claim costs.
Does Veira act as one?
Yes, Veira is an eTIMS-compliant POS that acts as a modern Electronic Tax Register.

Related terms

ETR (Electronic Tax Register)eTIMS (Electronic Tax Invoice Management System)ETR ReceiptVAT Invoice

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