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What is ETR Receipt?

An ETR receipt is a compliant tax document produced when a sale is recorded through an Electronic Tax Register. It shows the seller KRA PIN, control unit details, items sold, VAT where due, and a QR code that proves the receipt was transmitted to KRA.

A real Kenyan example

A customer buys groceries at KES 1,160 (KES 1,000 net + KES 160 VAT). The till prints an ETR receipt showing the shop PIN, items, VAT, total, control number, and a QR code the customer can scan to verify it on KRA.

Why it matters

An ETR receipt is what separates a valid business expense from a handwritten slip. Customers need it to claim costs with KRA. Suppliers issue it to prove sales are recorded. It is the proof both sides need.

How Veira helps

Veira generates a compliant ETR receipt automatically on every sale, with the PIN, VAT breakdown, control number and QR code already in place. Every receipt is stored so reconciliation is a report, not a treasure hunt.

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FAQs

What data is on an ETR receipt?
Date, time, seller KRA PIN, buyer PIN (for B2B), items, VAT, total, control unit serial, CU invoice number, and QR code.
Is an M-Pesa text the same as an ETR receipt?
No. M-Pesa confirms payment. An ETR receipt confirms the sale was recorded for tax with KRA, with proof the customer can scan.
How do I verify an ETR receipt is real?
Scan the QR code. It links to KRA verification; a genuine receipt confirms on the system, a fake or non-compliant one will not.
Do I keep paper copies?
Yes. Keep a record of every ETR receipt issued so you can reconcile with your KRA returns.
Does Veira issue them automatically?
Yes, every sale produces a compliant ETR receipt with all required details, stored on your account.

Related terms

ETR (Electronic Tax Register)eTIMS (Electronic Tax Invoice Management System)VAT InvoiceKRA PIN

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