What eTIMS Billing Software does for a freight forwarder
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. For a freight forwarder, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
Freight forwarders track shipments, customs documentation, cargo consolidation and delivery confirmations. Freight forwarding margins come from shipping fees and customs service charges.
Shippers and authorities expect complete documentation and compliance. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Freight Forwarders run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a freight forwarder makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Documentation and compliance. eTIMS Billing Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale.
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Where the margin leaks
Cargo tracking and tracing. eTIMS Billing Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected.
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What slows the counter
Customs delays and fees. eTIMS Billing Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click.
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What buyers expect
Customer communication. eTIMS Billing Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also give registered buyers the invoice they need to claim input VAT.
What to look for in eTIMS Billing Software for a freight forwarder
- eTIMS filing built in, not a separate fee. This matters for a freight forwarder because of documentation and compliance.
- Offline queueing so an outage does not stop billing. This matters for a freight forwarder because of cargo tracking and tracing.
- An exportable audit trail. This matters for a freight forwarder because of customs delays and fees.
- Support that handles KRA onboarding with you. This matters for a freight forwarder because of customer communication.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real freight forwarder example
A Mombasa freight forwarder handling 30 shipments monthly cannot track customs status or delivery confirmations.
- Documentation and compliance.
- Cargo tracking and tracing.
- Customs delays and fees.
- Issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale.
- Queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected.
- Keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Shippers and authorities expect complete documentation and compliance.
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale
- Queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected
- Keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click
- Give registered buyers the invoice they need to claim input VAT
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is eTIMS Billing Software hard to set up for a freight forwarder?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a freight forwarder?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does eTIMS Billing Software cost for a freight forwarder in Kenya?
Can it run more than one freight forwarder?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one freight forwarder or several across Kenya, Veira gives you eTIMS billing that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own local and international shipping.