Zoho Books is now eTIMS compliant

The complete eTIMS solution

Push e-invoices instantly from anywhere

Use Zoho Books as an OSCU solution and send e-invoices to KRA hassle-free.

Map your bills and items from the KRA

Fetch and match your purchase bills and items that are already stored in your taxpayer portal.

Map your bills and items from KRA: Mapping an existing item to the item fetched from KRA

Keep your stock up‑to‑date

Seamlessly push real-time inventory information to KRA automatically whenever the stock changes

Simple steps to enable eTIMS in Zoho Books

Generate device serial number

Head to Settings -> Tax & Compliance -> e-invoicing. Press the "Generate Device Serial Number" button across the branch.

Sign up to the KRA portal

Fill the provided "Device Serial Number" (FOUR1234567890) in the eTIMS commitment form. Visit this guide to learn how to signup to KRA eTIMS portal and submit the form.

Receive approval from KRA

Once you submit the commitment form in the KRA portal and get it verified, you will receive an approval message to your registered mobile number. After which, you can press the "Connect Now" button.

Get eTIMS ready!

Choose your convenient stock update time and hit "Connect Now", which kickstarts your eTIMS journey in Zoho Books!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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, or Online Sales Control Unit, is one of the options for onboarding to eTIMS, designed for systems that operate online. This includes online accounting solutions like Zoho Books, which customize their invoicing systems to integrate with OSCU through an API.
Who is exempted from onboarding to eTIMS?

All businesses, both VAT and non-VAT registered, are advised by KRA to get onboarded to 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 potential technical challenges associated with these devices.

Effortless eTIMS with Zoho Books

Why do we call it effortless?

The complete eTIMS solution

Push e-invoices instantly from anywhere

Map your bills and items from the KRA

Keep your stock up‑to‑date

Simple steps to enable eTIMS in Zoho Books

Generate device serial number

Sign up to the KRA portal

Receive approval from KRA

Get eTIMS ready!

Need assistance?

Contact us

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Help Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

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Effortless eTIMS with Zoho Books

Why do we call it effortless?

The complete eTIMS solution

Push e-invoices instantly from anywhere

Map your bills and items from the KRA

Keep your stock up‑to‑date

Simple steps to enable eTIMS in Zoho Books

Generate device serial number

Sign up to the KRA portal

Receive approval from KRA

Get eTIMS ready!

A comprehensive accounting platform

Need assistance?

Contact us

Webinars

Help Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions