What eTIMS Billing Software does for a logistics company
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. For a logistics company, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
Logistics companies track shipments, warehouse inventory, fleet status and delivery confirmations. Logistics margins come from service fees and volume discounts.
Shippers and consignees expect transparency and timely delivery. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Logistics Companies run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a logistics company makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Shipment tracking across multiple points. eTIMS Billing Software built for a logistics company 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
Warehouse inventory management. eTIMS Billing Software built for a logistics company 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
Vehicle fleet maintenance. eTIMS Billing Software built for a logistics company 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 logistics company 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 logistics company
- eTIMS filing built in, not a separate fee. This matters for a logistics company because of shipment tracking across multiple points.
- Offline queueing so an outage does not stop billing. This matters for a logistics company because of warehouse inventory management.
- An exportable audit trail. This matters for a logistics company because of vehicle fleet maintenance.
- Support that handles KRA onboarding with you. This matters for a logistics company 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 logistics company example
A Nairobi logistics company handling 100 shipments daily cannot track warehouse stock, delivery status or fleet maintenance.
- Shipment tracking across multiple points.
- Warehouse inventory management.
- Vehicle fleet maintenance.
- 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 consignees expect transparency and timely delivery.
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 logistics company?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a logistics company?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does eTIMS Billing Software cost for a logistics company in Kenya?
Can it run more than one logistics company?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one logistics company 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 freight forwarding and consolidation.