What is eTIMS (Electronic Tax Invoice Management System)?
eTIMS is the Kenya Revenue Authority system through which all VAT-registered businesses must submit invoices in real time. It replaced the older Electronic Tax Register (ETR) machines.
A real Kenyan example
A restaurant closes a bill. Within seconds, an eTIMS invoice with a QR code prints and the data is sent to KRA.
Why it matters
eTIMS is mandatory. Non-compliance attracts penalties, denial of input VAT and reputational risk.
How Veira helps
Veira POS files every sale to eTIMS in real time and keeps a 24-month audit trail you can export in one click.
FAQs
Is eTIMS mandatory?
Yes for every VAT-registered Kenyan business; KRA has progressively expanded scope.
Do I need a developer?
No. Veira plugs into eTIMS with no developer.
What if I’m offline?
Veira queues invoices locally and submits when reconnected.
Penalties?
Disallowed invoices, denied input VAT, financial penalties under the Tax Procedures Act.
Audit trail?
Veira keeps 24 months and exports in one click.