BACK TO ALL POSTS**VAT Deductions**: You cannot claim VAT input tax if the invoice is not eTIMS-compliant. **Audit Safety**: Inconsistent invoicing is a major red flag during KRA audits. **Fraud Prevention**: Ensure that the 'real' KRA registration of your supplier matches the invoice details.
Compliance
Understanding eTIMS: Why Your Business Needs an Invoice Checker
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Tax ExpertCompliance Expert
May 12, 2024
6 min read
The Rise of eTIMS in Kenya
The Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) is a KRA initiative to ensure real-time transmission of invoice data. For businesses, this means every purchase must be supported by an eTIMS-compliant invoice to claim VAT input tax.
Why You Should Check Every Invoice
How Jigrow Helps
Our upcoming eTIMS Invoice Checker will allow you to scan or enter invoice numbers to instantly verify their validity against the KRA database.