Types of eTIMS Solutions

What are the Solutions available on eTIMS?

In order to improve the user experience, eTIMS has been updated to enable taxpayers to register on more than one eTIMS solution in order to simultaneously generate invoices at their convenience. This has eliminated the need for KRA approval to facilitate change of solution or devices. However, for change of device under the same solution (eTIMS Client) one will require to be facilitated by KRA.

Taxpayers can access all invoices generated from the different eTIMS solutions, such as eTIMS Client, VSCU, OSCU, and eCitizen portal, through the online taxpayer portal (etims.kra.go.ke). Each solution will have its own unique invoice number sequence. However, credit notes can only be generated from the solution where the original invoice was raised.

The solutions available include:

• Online Portal – a web-based platform for invoicing accessible via etims.kra.go.ke
• eTIMS Client – a downloadable software that supports multiple branches and cashier tills/pay points. The software can be configured for both Windows and android devices, i.e. Windows based computers & laptops, android smart phones, tablets & Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices
• eTIMS Lite (Web) – a web-based solution accessible through eCitizen.
• eTIMS Lite (USSD) – accessed through the short code *222#. This solution is for individuals and sole proprietors.
• eTIMS Lite (Mobile app) – accessible on Play Store and Apple Store.
• eTIMS System to System Integration – This solution is tailored for businesses that have an invoicing system and would like to integrate with eTIMS i.e. Virtual Sales Control Unit (VSCU) and Online Sales Control Unit (OSCU).
• Reverse Invoicing and Buyer Initiated Solution – both solutions enable the buyer to generate a tax invoice on behalf of a seller.

Each solution will have its own unique invoice number sequence. However, credit notes can only be generated from the solution where the original invoice was raised.