Gear up for eTIMS compliant invoicing
with Zoho Books

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Your ideal eTIMS solution

Do einvoicing from anywhere

Push e-invoices to KRA effortlessly with a click of a button directly from your accounting software.
Map your purchase bills

Fetch your purchase bills uploaded to KRA and map them with your Zoho Books transactions.
Auto-update stocks

Seamlessly update items in your inventory with KRA hands-free, and keep track of your stock levels.
Access a library of reports

Stay on top of your business accounting with over 70 built-in reports, including X and Z report and other tax reports to ensure compliance.

Steps to register for the eTIMS integration

Creating your portal account: Signup for the eTIMS taxpayer portal. Enter your company's Personal Identification Number (PIN). Verify using the OTP sent to your registered mobile and set your password.
Logging in to your portal account: Log in using the credentials you entered during sign up. Click on the "Service request" option on the top right and press the "eTIMS" button.
Selecting the eTIMS type: Choose the relevant type - VSCU (Virtual Sales Control Unit) for bulk invoice submissions, OSCU (Online Sales Control Unit) for users of online accounting solutions, eTIMS Client (designed and developed by the KRA), and online for service sector businesses submitting fewer than 10 invoices monthly. Zoho Books will fall under the OSCU type.
Uploading the commitment form: Submit the signed eTIMS commitment form along with device details provided by your accounting service provider. Link to the commitment form.
Confirmation: After submitting the service request, your form will be processed and verified by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). You will receive a confirmation SMS on your mobile if the request is approved.

Customer success stories

Zoho Books makes it easy to create a quote from my smartphone right after a meeting or a call. It's simple to set up, fully customizable, and has a user-friendly interface. Now all I have to do is, focus on my core business for better productivity.

TAHER ALAMIFOUNDER, ABWEB, UAE
All the functions, from invoices to inventory, are really easy to operate. All of our branches use Zoho Books. I have suggested it to many of my friends and relatives, and now all of them are now Zoho fans

ABDUL NAZARFOUNDER & CEO, FRAGRANCIA PERFUMES LLC, UAE
It is a great and simple accounting solution which seamlessly integrates with Zoho One and other applications. The customer service, I cannot say it differently, it’s amazing!

NIKOLAI DOMEYERFOUNDER AND GENERAL MANAGER, BOCK, MIDDLE EAST

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eTIMS?

eTIMS stands for electronic Tax Invoice Management System, developed by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to streamline invoicing. It enables users to push e-invoices through various devices, including computers and mobile phones.
What is the deadline for the eTIMS registration?

The recent mandate from KRA requires all businesses to be TIMS/eTIMS compliant starting 31 March 2024.
How to send an e-invoice in Kenya?

You can send your invoices to KRA using a compliant Electronic Tax Register (ETR) or online if you are eTIMS registered.
What is OSCU?

OSCU is a type of eTIMS known as Online Sales Control Unit, designed for systems operating online. This includes online accounting solutions that customize their invoicing systems to work with OSCU API. Zoho Books will fall under this type.
Who is exempted from enabling eTIMS?

All businesses, both VAT and non-VAT registered, are advised by KRA to enable eTIMS.
Can I continue using my ETR devices to push e-invoices?

You can still push e-invoices using ETR devices, but KRA encourages migration to eTIMS to address technical challenges associated with these devices.

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Gear up for eTIMS compliant invoicingwith Zoho Books

It's time to make your accounting really simple!

Your ideal eTIMS solution

Do einvoicing from anywhere

Map your purchase bills

Auto-update stocks

Access a library of reports

Steps to register for the eTIMS integration

Customer success stories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eTIMS?

What is the deadline for the eTIMS registration?

How to send an e-invoice in Kenya?

What is OSCU?

Who is exempted from enabling eTIMS?

Can I continue using my ETR devices to push e-invoices?

Gear up for eTIMS compliant invoicing
with Zoho Books