{"id":1023,"date":"2026-08-23T13:41:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/?p=1023"},"modified":"2026-08-24T06:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:34:35","slug":"etims-guide-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"eTIMS Guide for Kenyan Businesses: Registration, Invoicing and Tax Readiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:8690750a-4c74-4a83-a870-33566ddd6662-28\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8690750a-4c74-4a83-a870-33566ddd6662-28\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:8690750a-4c74-4a83-a870-33566ddd6662-28\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"068229e8-5343-471b-b466-57662264009d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<div id=\"attachment_925\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/article-01-support-01\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-925\" class=\"size-full wp-image-925\" src=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-01-support-01.png\" alt=\"eTIMS readiness Kenya with FedhaTrac bookkeeping support\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-01-support-01.png 1536w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-01-support-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-01-support-01-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-01-support-01-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-01-support-01-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS + FedhaTrac: Kenyan entrepreneur with a finance professional reviewing eTIMS invoices, M-Pesa transactions and organised financial records on a digital dashboard<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_Guide_for_Kenyan_businesses_and_SMEs_using_FedhaTrac\" >eTIMS Guide for Kenyan businesses and SMEs using FedhaTrac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_Guide_What_Is_eTIMS_in_Kenya\" >eTIMS Guide: What Is eTIMS in Kenya?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_is_not_your_entire_bookkeeping_system\" >eTIMS is not your entire bookkeeping system.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Who_Must_Register_for_eTIMS_in_Kenya\" >Who Must Register for eTIMS in Kenya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Do_Non-VAT_Businesses_Need_eTIMS\" >Do Non-VAT Businesses Need eTIMS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Why_eTIMS_Matters_for_Tax_Filing_in_Kenya\" >Why eTIMS Matters for Tax Filing in Kenya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#As_a_Seller\" >As a Seller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#As_a_Buyer\" >As a Buyer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_vs_iTax_Whats_the_Difference\" >eTIMS vs iTax: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Which_eTIMS_Solution_Should_Your_Business_Use\" >Which eTIMS Solution Should Your Business Use?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Why_Choosing_the_Right_Solution_Matters\" >Why Choosing the Right Solution Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_Guide_to_Registration_in_Kenya_Step-by-Step\" >eTIMS Guide to Registration in Kenya: Step-by-Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_1_Make_Sure_Your_KRA_Details_Are_Up_to_Date\" >Step 1: Make Sure Your KRA Details Are Up to Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_2_Access_the_Official_KRA_eTIMS_Platform\" >Step 2: Access the Official KRA eTIMS Platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_3_Start_Your_eTIMS_Registration\" >Step 3: Start Your eTIMS Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_4_Verify_Your_Identity_Using_OTP\" >Step 4: Verify Your Identity Using OTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_5_Provide_Your_Business_Information\" >Step 5: Provide Your Business Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_6_Choose_the_Appropriate_eTIMS_Solution\" >Step 6: Choose the Appropriate eTIMS Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_7_Configure_or_Access_Your_Selected_Solution\" >Step 7: Configure or Access Your Selected Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_8_Configure_Your_Business_for_Invoicing\" >Step 8: Configure Your Business for Invoicing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Step_9_Test_Your_Invoicing_Process\" >Step 9: Test Your Invoicing Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#What_Happens_After_eTIMS_Registration\" >What Happens After eTIMS Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#How_Does_eTIMS_Invoicing_Work\" >How Does eTIMS Invoicing Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#How_Can_You_Verify_an_eTIMS_Invoice\" >How Can You Verify an eTIMS Invoice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_and_Business_Expenses_The_Other_Side_of_Compliance\" >eTIMS and Business Expenses: The Other Side of Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_M-Pesa_and_Bookkeeping_How_Everything_Connects\" >eTIMS, M-Pesa and Bookkeeping: How Everything Connects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#9_Essential_Steps_to_Keep_Your_Business_eTIMS-Ready\" >9 Essential Steps to Keep Your Business eTIMS-Ready<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#1_Complete_eTIMS_Registration_Correctly\" >1. Complete eTIMS Registration Correctly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#2_Issue_Electronic_Tax_Invoices_Consistently\" >2. Issue Electronic Tax Invoices Consistently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#3_Keep_Customer_Records_Organised\" >3. Keep Customer Records Organised<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#4_Match_Customer_Payments_to_Invoices\" >4. Match Customer Payments to Invoices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#5_Reconcile_M-Pesa\" >5. Reconcile M-Pesa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#6_Reconcile_Bank_Accounts\" >6. Reconcile Bank Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#7_Maintain_Supplier_Documentation\" >7. Maintain Supplier Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#8_Review_Your_Books_Every_Month\" >8. Review Your Books Every Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#9_Prepare_for_Tax_Throughout_the_Year\" >9. Prepare for Tax Throughout the Year<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Common_eTIMS_Mistakes_Kenyan_SMEs_Should_Avoid\" >Common eTIMS Mistakes Kenyan SMEs Should Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_Readiness_Checklist_for_Kenyan_SMEs\" >eTIMS Readiness Checklist for Kenyan SMEs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Registration\" >Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Sales\" >Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Payments\" >Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Expenses\" >Expenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Bookkeeping\" >Bookkeeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Tax_Readiness\" >Tax Readiness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Can_Someone_Handle_eTIMS_Registration_and_Invoicing_for_You\" >Can Someone Handle eTIMS Registration and Invoicing for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#How_FedhaTrac_Helps_Businesses_Stay_eTIMS-Ready\" >How FedhaTrac Helps Businesses Stay eTIMS-Ready<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#FedhaTrac_Can_Help_You_With_eTIMS_Registration\" >FedhaTrac Can Help You With eTIMS Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#FedhaTrac_Can_Help_Manage_eTIMS_Invoicing_for_Clients\" >FedhaTrac Can Help Manage eTIMS Invoicing for Clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#We_Connect_eTIMS_With_Your_Bookkeeping\" >We Connect eTIMS With Your Bookkeeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#We_Help_With_the_Expense_Side_Too\" >We Help With the Expense Side Too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#We_Keep_Your_Books_Updated\" >We Keep Your Books Updated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#DIY_eTIMS_vs_FedhaTrac-Supported_Financial_Management\" >DIY eTIMS vs FedhaTrac-Supported Financial Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#eTIMS_Guide_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Kenyan_Businesses\" >eTIMS Guide Frequently Asked Questions for Kenyan Businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#1_Is_eTIMS_mandatory_in_Kenya\" >1. Is eTIMS mandatory in Kenya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#2_Do_I_need_eTIMS_if_my_business_is_not_VAT_registered\" >2. Do I need eTIMS if my business is not VAT registered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#3_Is_eTIMS_registration_free\" >3. Is eTIMS registration free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#4_Can_I_use_eTIMS_on_my_phone\" >4. Can I use eTIMS on my phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#5_What_happens_if_my_customer_pays_through_M-Pesa\" >5. What happens if my customer pays through M-Pesa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#6_Can_FedhaTrac_register_my_business_for_eTIMS\" >6. Can FedhaTrac register my business for eTIMS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#7_Can_FedhaTrac_issue_and_manage_eTIMS_invoices_for_me\" >7. Can FedhaTrac issue and manage eTIMS invoices for me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Final_Thoughts_eTIMS_Readiness_Starts_With_Better_Financial_Records\" >Final Thoughts: eTIMS Readiness Starts With Better Financial Records<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/#Ready_to_Get_Your_Business_eTIMS-Ready\" >Ready to Get Your Business eTIMS-Ready?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1st4b8k\" data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3070\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_Guide_for_Kenyan_businesses_and_SMEs_using_FedhaTrac\"><\/span>eTIMS Guide for Kenyan businesses and SMEs using FedhaTrac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-section-id=\"1st4b8k\" data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3070\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\">eTIMS Guide for Kenya<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0businesses and SMEs explains how KRA eTIMS works, who needs to register, how to complete eTIMS registration, issue electronic tax invoices and keep your business records tax-ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3767\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For Kenyan businesses, invoicing is no longer simply about preparing a PDF, adding a company logo and sending it to a customer. The electronic Tax Invoice Management System better known as <strong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3270\">eTIMS <\/strong>has made electronic tax invoicing an important part of the country&#8217;s business and tax environment. Kenya Revenue Authority states that all persons engaged in business are required to onboard KRA eTIMS and issue electronic tax invoices. Importantly, this requirement is not restricted to VAT-registered companies. KRA expressly includes companies, partnerships, sole proprietorships, associations, trusts and persons carrying on business across different sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"4500\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That makes <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\"><strong data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3805\">eTIMS Guide for Kenyan<\/strong><\/a> businesses need a much broader financial-management issue. A business may generate compliant sales invoices but still have poor bookkeeping, unreconciled M-Pesa transactions, missing supplier documentation or expenses that cannot easily be explained. Conversely, excellent bookkeeping cannot replace an electronic tax invoice where one is required. The strongest financial process therefore connects invoicing, expenses, payments, supporting documents, bookkeeping and tax preparation. This is where KRA eTIMS and professional bookkeeping intersect. FedhaTrac&#8217;s guide to the <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4367\" data-content-reference-end=\"4470\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/importance-of-financial-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">importance of financial management<\/a><\/span><\/span> explains why maintaining these connected financial records matters beyond compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"5240\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For many SMEs, however, the difficulty is not understanding that compliance matters. It is finding the time to register, select the appropriate eTIMS solution, generate invoices correctly, maintain supporting records, reconcile payments and keep the underlying books organised. <strong data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4989\">FedhaTrac can support businesses through eTIMS registration and, for clients whose financial administration we manage, assist with ongoing eTIMS invoicing alongside bookkeeping, accounting and tax support.<\/strong> You therefore do not necessarily have to navigate every stage alone. The objective is to establish a financial process that keeps the business organised throughout the year rather than scrambling to reconstruct records when a tax deadline approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"rdwn3k\" data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5272\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_Guide_What_Is_eTIMS_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS Guide: What Is eTIMS in Kenya?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5336\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5336\">eTIMS stands for electronic Tax Invoice Management System.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5630\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA describes eTIMS as a software solution designed to provide taxpayers with a simple, convenient and flexible approach to electronic invoicing. It can be accessed through different devices and solutions depending on the nature and size of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5780\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In practical terms, KRA eTIMS enables businesses to generate electronic tax invoices and transmit the relevant invoice information through KRA&#8217;s system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5782\" data-end=\"5815\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That is an important distinction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19ru0sm\" data-start=\"5817\" data-end=\"5865\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_is_not_your_entire_bookkeeping_system\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS is not your entire bookkeeping system.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5867\" data-end=\"5913\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A business still needs to maintain records of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"6114\">\n<li data-section-id=\"178lmxs\" data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"5922\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17103v\" data-start=\"5923\" data-end=\"5933\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2hfgk9\" data-start=\"5934\" data-end=\"5953\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Customer balances<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17oldm3\" data-start=\"5954\" data-end=\"5977\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Supplier transactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uggzn\" data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"5993\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bank activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x0nef6\" data-start=\"5994\" data-end=\"6011\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">M-Pesa activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c6ksxy\" data-start=\"6012\" data-end=\"6031\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Cash transactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11ewhkx\" data-start=\"6032\" data-end=\"6056\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Assets and liabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g4ur6d\" data-start=\"6057\" data-end=\"6083\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Supporting documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14g9ov5\" data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6114\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Other accounting information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6116\" data-end=\"6165\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS sits within this wider financial ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6188\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Think of it this way:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6226\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6226\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\">eTIMS<\/a> \u2192 Electronic tax invoicing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6228\" data-end=\"6284\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"6228\" data-end=\"6284\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/bookkeeping\">Bookkeeping<\/a> \u2192 Complete financial transaction records<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6286\" data-end=\"6347\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"6286\" data-end=\"6347\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/accounting\">Accounting<\/a> \u2192 Classification, reporting and interpretation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6413\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6413\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/tax-filing-compliance\">Tax<\/a> \u2192 Calculation, preparation and filing of tax obligations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6490\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For a well-managed SME, these processes should communicate with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1k7ad7h\" data-start=\"6497\" data-end=\"6536\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Must_Register_for_eTIMS_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Who Must Register for eTIMS in Kenya?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6538\" data-end=\"6597\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is one of the most important questions businesses ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6599\" data-end=\"6871\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">According to KRA&#8217;s current guidance, <strong data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6735\">all persons engaged in business are required to onboard eTIMS and issue electronic tax invoices<\/strong>, subject to the specific rules and mechanisms applicable to different transactions and taxpayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6873\" data-end=\"6921\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA identifies persons in business as including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6923\" data-end=\"7124\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fdrm3t\" data-start=\"6923\" data-end=\"6934\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tmumzb\" data-start=\"6935\" data-end=\"6949\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Partnerships<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g9cmkm\" data-start=\"6950\" data-end=\"6972\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sole proprietorships<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3fmgrm\" data-start=\"6973\" data-end=\"6987\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Associations<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5gbf1r\" data-start=\"6988\" data-end=\"6996\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Trusts<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1acu52b\" data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7045\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Persons with applicable income-tax obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ju2wh9\" data-start=\"7046\" data-end=\"7088\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Persons operating in the informal sector<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11n9tc8\" data-start=\"7089\" data-end=\"7124\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Other persons conducting business<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7126\" data-end=\"7206\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is why assuming that eTIMS applies only to large corporations is dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1p2ej73\" data-start=\"7213\" data-end=\"7248\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Non-VAT_Businesses_Need_eTIMS\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Do Non-VAT Businesses Need eTIMS?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"7250\" data-end=\"7332\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"7250\" data-end=\"7332\">Yes, being non-VAT registered does not by itself exempt a business from eTIMS.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7334\" data-end=\"7376\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is another major source of confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7378\" data-end=\"7728\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA specifically states that persons in business who are not required to register for VAT may still be required to onboard eTIMS. Its examples include businesses supplying VAT-exempt goods and services, such as certain medical and educational services, tours and travel businesses, and NGOs carrying on business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7730\" data-end=\"7867\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA has therefore provided simplified <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/business\/etims-electronic-tax-invoice-management-system\/learn-about-etims\/types-of-etims-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"7768\" data-end=\"7782\">eTIMS Lite<\/strong><\/a> options for small and micro non-VAT taxpayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7869\" data-end=\"7899\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The lesson for SMEs is simple:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7869\" data-end=\"7899\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"7903\" data-end=\"7989\">Do not use \u201cI&#8217;m not VAT registered\u201d as your test for whether eTIMS applies to you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7991\" data-end=\"8061\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Check the requirements based on your actual business and tax position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"pzefhg\" data-start=\"8068\" data-end=\"8111\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_eTIMS_Matters_for_Tax_Filing_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Why eTIMS Matters for Tax Filing in Kenya<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"8113\" data-end=\"8164\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is where eTIMS becomes particularly important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8166\" data-end=\"8475\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA states that the requirement to onboard eTIMS and issue compliant invoices is anchored in law. It also explains that businesses claiming deductions for business expenses need valid electronic tax invoices to support those expenses, subject to the applicable tax rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8477\" data-end=\"8519\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This creates two sides of <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\">eTIMS Guide for businesses in Kenya<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ssqo6s\" data-start=\"8521\" data-end=\"8536\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Seller\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As a Seller<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8538\" data-end=\"8630\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Your business needs to issue the appropriate electronic tax invoice for qualifying supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mogy7g\" data-start=\"8632\" data-end=\"8646\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_a_Buyer\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As a Buyer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8648\" data-end=\"8738\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Your business needs appropriate supporting documentation for expenses it intends to claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8740\" data-end=\"8980\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA warns that failing to issue <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\">eTIMS-compliant invoices<\/a> can affect customers&#8217; ability to support business-expense deductions and, where the customer is VAT registered, their ability to claim input VAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8982\" data-end=\"9051\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That means poor invoicing can affect <strong data-start=\"9019\" data-end=\"9050\">both you and your customers<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"12ihmok\" data-start=\"9058\" data-end=\"9097\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_vs_iTax_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS vs iTax: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"9099\" data-end=\"9179\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">These systems are related to tax administration but perform different functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"9181\" data-end=\"9454\">\n<thead data-start=\"9181\" data-end=\"9209\">\n<tr data-start=\"9181\" data-end=\"9209\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"9181\" data-end=\"9190\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">System<\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"9190\" data-end=\"9209\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Primary Purpose<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"9220\" data-end=\"9454\">\n<tr data-start=\"9220\" data-end=\"9260\">\n<td data-start=\"9220\" data-end=\"9232\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"9222\" data-end=\"9231\">eTIMS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"9232\" data-end=\"9260\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Electronic tax invoicing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"9261\" data-end=\"9311\">\n<td data-start=\"9261\" data-end=\"9272\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"9263\" data-end=\"9271\">iTax<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"9272\" data-end=\"9311\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Wider tax administration and filing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"9312\" data-end=\"9379\">\n<td data-start=\"9312\" data-end=\"9337\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"9314\" data-end=\"9336\">Bookkeeping system<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"9337\" data-end=\"9379\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Maintaining business financial records<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"9380\" data-end=\"9454\">\n<td data-start=\"9380\" data-end=\"9405\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"9382\" data-end=\"9404\">Accounting process<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"9405\" data-end=\"9454\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Producing and analysing financial information<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"9456\" data-end=\"9607\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A common SME mistake is assuming that because tax returns are ultimately handled through KRA systems, the business does not need organised bookkeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9609\" data-end=\"9627\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That is incorrect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9629\" data-end=\"9661\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The tax return is an end result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9663\" data-end=\"9773\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The business still needs reliable underlying records from which financial and tax information can be prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"2w4py\" data-start=\"9780\" data-end=\"9828\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_eTIMS_Solution_Should_Your_Business_Use\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Which eTIMS Solution Should Your Business Use?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"9830\" data-end=\"9884\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">There isn&#8217;t one eTIMS setup for every Kenyan business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9886\" data-end=\"9963\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA currently provides several options.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"9965\" data-end=\"10557\">\n<thead data-start=\"9965\" data-end=\"10008\">\n<tr data-start=\"9965\" data-end=\"10008\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"9965\" data-end=\"9982\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS Solution<\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"9982\" data-end=\"10008\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Generally Designed For<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"10019\" data-end=\"10557\">\n<tr data-start=\"10019\" data-end=\"10088\">\n<td data-start=\"10019\" data-end=\"10040\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10021\" data-end=\"10039\">eTIMS Lite Web<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10040\" data-end=\"10088\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Smaller businesses with minimal transactions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10089\" data-end=\"10147\">\n<td data-start=\"10089\" data-end=\"10111\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10091\" data-end=\"10110\">eTIMS Lite USSD<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10111\" data-end=\"10147\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Individuals and sole proprietors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10148\" data-end=\"10207\">\n<td data-start=\"10148\" data-end=\"10176\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10150\" data-end=\"10175\">eTIMS Lite Mobile App<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10176\" data-end=\"10207\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Simplified mobile invoicing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10208\" data-end=\"10257\">\n<td data-start=\"10208\" data-end=\"10228\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10210\" data-end=\"10227\">Online Portal<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10228\" data-end=\"10257\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Service-sector businesses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10258\" data-end=\"10330\">\n<td data-start=\"10258\" data-end=\"10277\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10260\" data-end=\"10276\">eTIMS Client<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10277\" data-end=\"10330\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Businesses dealing in goods or goods and services<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10331\" data-end=\"10405\">\n<td data-start=\"10331\" data-end=\"10342\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10333\" data-end=\"10341\">VSCU<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"10342\" data-end=\"10405\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">System-to-system integration and higher transaction volumes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10406\" data-end=\"10462\">\n<td data-start=\"10406\" data-end=\"10417\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10408\" data-end=\"10416\">OSCU<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10417\" data-end=\"10462\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Businesses using online invoicing systems<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"10463\" data-end=\"10557\">\n<td data-start=\"10463\" data-end=\"10503\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"10465\" data-end=\"10502\">Reverse\/Buyer-Initiated Invoicing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"10503\" data-end=\"10557\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Specified situations where buyer generates invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"10559\" data-end=\"10777\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA has also made it possible for taxpayers to register on more than one eTIMS solution and access invoices generated through different solutions from the online taxpayer portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1eagyj4\" data-start=\"10779\" data-end=\"10822\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choosing_the_Right_Solution_Matters\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Why Choosing the Right Solution Matters<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10824\" data-end=\"11003\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A consultant issuing a relatively small number of service invoices does not have the same operational needs as a retailer managing stock, branches and numerous daily transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11005\" data-end=\"11080\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Choosing the appropriate solution can make compliance substantially easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1sx60vb\" data-start=\"11087\" data-end=\"11137\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_Guide_to_Registration_in_Kenya_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>eTIMS Guide to Registration in Kenya: Step-by-Step<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"11139\" data-end=\"11481\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/support-finance-team-large\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-911\" src=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/support-finance-team-large.png\" alt=\"eTIMS Guide for Businesses in Kenya with FedhaTrac bookkeeping support\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/support-finance-team-large.png 1536w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/support-finance-team-large-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/support-finance-team-large-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/support-finance-team-large-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/support-finance-team-large-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a>KRA has simplified the onboarding process and says taxpayers can now self-onboard without waiting for KRA intervention to approve the initial service request. Before installing or using an eTIMS solution, however, the taxpayer needs to register and provide information about the nature of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1dnd5a0\" data-start=\"11483\" data-end=\"11535\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Make_Sure_Your_KRA_Details_Are_Up_to_Date\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 1: Make Sure Your KRA Details Are Up to Date<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"11537\" data-end=\"11604\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Before starting, confirm that your business information is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11606\" data-end=\"11675\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Pay particular attention to the <strong data-start=\"11638\" data-end=\"11674\">mobile number registered on iTax<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11677\" data-end=\"11886\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA says the OTP used during eTIMS signup is sent to the iTax-registered mobile number. If you cannot access that number, you may need to update your iTax profile first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"g8vx2a\" data-start=\"11893\" data-end=\"11942\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Access_the_Official_KRA_eTIMS_Platform\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 2: Access the Official KRA eTIMS Platform<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"11944\" data-end=\"12017\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Do not rely on random links sent through messages or unofficial websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12019\" data-end=\"12061\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Start from KRA&#8217;s official eTIMS resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12063\" data-end=\"12102\"><span class=\"contents\" style=\"color: #333333;\" data-content-reference-start=\"11985\" data-content-reference-end=\"12036\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/online-services\/etims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KRA eTIMS Information &amp; Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12104\" data-end=\"12206\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA also provides a dedicated onboarding page containing the current registration and solution guides:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12208\" data-end=\"12247\"><span class=\"contents\" style=\"color: #333333;\" data-content-reference-start=\"12142\" data-content-reference-end=\"12189\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/business\/etims-electronic-tax-invoice-management-system\/learn-about-etims\/how-to-onboard-on-etims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KRA: How to Onboard on eTIMS<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1wy6cqg\" data-start=\"12254\" data-end=\"12294\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Start_Your_eTIMS_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 3: Start Your eTIMS Registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"12296\" data-end=\"12392\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The eTIMS taxpayer signup process asks for the taxpayer&#8217;s PIN and verifies taxpayer information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12394\" data-end=\"12597\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The current signup interface includes taxpayer details such as the PIN, taxpayer name, mobile number, email and location information, followed by OTP verification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12599\" data-end=\"12657\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Your details should correspond with your KRA\/iTax records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"q3i6n8\" data-start=\"12664\" data-end=\"12705\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Verify_Your_Identity_Using_OTP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 4: Verify Your Identity Using OTP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"12707\" data-end=\"12723\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Request the OTP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12725\" data-end=\"12807\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA sends it to the mobile number associated with the taxpayer&#8217;s iTax information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12809\" data-end=\"12861\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Enter the OTP to complete the required verification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"12863\" data-end=\"13068\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If the OTP does not arrive, KRA recommends confirming access to the iTax-registered mobile number and checking whether promotional messages are enabled on the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1a7ea7k\" data-start=\"13075\" data-end=\"13119\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Provide_Your_Business_Information\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 5: Provide Your Business Information<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"13121\" data-end=\"13213\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The registration process requires information about the taxpayer and nature of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13215\" data-end=\"13309\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Accuracy matters because the business activity influences which eTIMS solution is appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13311\" data-end=\"13421\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A company selling physical products may have different requirements from a consultant providing only services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"2a30pz\" data-start=\"13428\" data-end=\"13476\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Choose_the_Appropriate_eTIMS_Solution\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 6: Choose the Appropriate eTIMS Solution<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"13478\" data-end=\"13517\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Your next step depends on the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13519\" data-end=\"13823\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A small non-VAT taxpayer may be able to use <strong data-start=\"13563\" data-end=\"13577\">eTIMS Lite<\/strong>, while a service business may use the Online Portal. Businesses handling goods may require eTIMS Client, while businesses with established invoicing or ERP systems may investigate VSCU or OSCU integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13825\" data-end=\"13870\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Don&#8217;t simply choose the first option you see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13872\" data-end=\"13923\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Choose based on how the business actually operates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1t7wbqi\" data-start=\"13930\" data-end=\"13983\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Configure_or_Access_Your_Selected_Solution\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 7: Configure or Access Your Selected Solution<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"13985\" data-end=\"14072\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Some eTIMS solutions are web based while others involve software or system integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14074\" data-end=\"14274\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA provides installation links and user guides for Online Portal, Windows and Android PayPoint solutions, USSD, eCitizen Web and multi-pay point configurations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14276\" data-end=\"14315\"><span class=\"contents\" style=\"color: #333333;\" data-content-reference-start=\"14153\" data-content-reference-end=\"14209\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/business\/etims-electronic-tax-invoice-management-system\/learn-about-etims\/install-etims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KRA eTIMS Installation &amp; User Guides<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ifwhxh\" data-start=\"14322\" data-end=\"14370\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Configure_Your_Business_for_Invoicing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 8: Configure Your Business for Invoicing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"14372\" data-end=\"14484\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Once onboarded, make sure the business information required for generating invoices is configured appropriately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14486\" data-end=\"14610\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Depending on the solution and nature of the business, this may involve products\/services and relevant invoicing information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14612\" data-end=\"14685\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This stage deserves attention because the objective is not merely to say:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14687\" data-end=\"14717\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"14687\" data-end=\"14717\">\u201cWe registered for eTIMS.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14719\" data-end=\"14736\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The objective is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14738\" data-end=\"14831\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"14738\" data-end=\"14831\">\u201cWe can consistently generate the appropriate invoices for actual business transactions.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"li3si4\" data-start=\"14838\" data-end=\"14876\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_Test_Your_Invoicing_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Step 9: Test Your Invoicing Process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"14878\" data-end=\"15018\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Generate invoices according to the applicable KRA process and verify that the workflow works before relying on it for day-to-day operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15020\" data-end=\"15184\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA provides current tutorials for registering, generating invoices and raising credit notes across several eTIMS solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15186\" data-end=\"15225\"><span class=\"contents\" style=\"color: #333333;\" data-content-reference-start=\"15060\" data-content-reference-end=\"15107\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/business\/etims-electronic-tax-invoice-management-system\/learn-about-etims\/etims-tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official KRA eTIMS Tutorials<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"n752dt\" data-start=\"15232\" data-end=\"15272\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_eTIMS_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What Happens After eTIMS Registration?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"15274\" data-end=\"15326\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Registration is <strong data-start=\"15290\" data-end=\"15325\">not the end of eTIMS compliance<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15328\" data-end=\"15378\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is one of the most important points for SMEs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15380\" data-end=\"15492\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Registering simply gives the business the mechanism needed to operate within the electronic invoicing framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15494\" data-end=\"15520\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The ongoing work involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15522\" data-end=\"15537\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-kenya-business-guide\/chatgpt-image-aug-23-2026-04_31_58-pm\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1024\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1024 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-04_31_58-PM.png\" alt=\"eTIMS Guide for Kenyan SMEs from invoicing to tax-ready bookkeeping\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-04_31_58-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-04_31_58-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-04_31_58-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-04_31_58-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-04_31_58-PM-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"15790\" data-end=\"15856\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That is why eTIMS and bookkeeping should not operate in isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1661fbb\" data-start=\"15863\" data-end=\"15895\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_eTIMS_Invoicing_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How Does eTIMS Invoicing Work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"15897\" data-end=\"16014\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">At its simplest, an eTIMS invoice documents a business supply through the applicable KRA electronic invoicing system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16016\" data-end=\"16085\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The exact procedure varies depending on which eTIMS solution you use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16087\" data-end=\"16251\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA currently provides tutorials covering invoice creation through eCitizen Web, the eTIMS Online Solution and eTIMS Client.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16253\" data-end=\"16301\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Businesses also need procedures for corrections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16303\" data-end=\"16512\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For example, KRA notes that where multiple eTIMS solutions are used, a credit note can only be generated from the solution through which the original invoice was raised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16514\" data-end=\"16670\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This illustrates why businesses need an organised invoicing process rather than simply allowing invoices to be generated inconsistently by different people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"14pm2q1\" data-start=\"16677\" data-end=\"16715\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Verify_an_eTIMS_Invoice\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How Can You Verify an eTIMS Invoice?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"16717\" data-end=\"16766\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA provides two methods in its current guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16768\" data-end=\"16776\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16778\" data-end=\"16827\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/component\/kra_faq\/faq\/663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"16778\" data-end=\"16823\">Scan the QR code appearing on the invoice<\/strong><\/a>, or<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16829\" data-end=\"16926\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/ecitizen.kra.go.ke\/checkers\/Checkers-Invoice-No\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"16829\" data-end=\"16886\">Use the invoice-number checker through KRA&#8217;s systems.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16928\" data-end=\"17066\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Verification can be useful when reviewing supplier documentation before relying on an invoice as part of the business&#8217;s financial records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"adep52\" data-start=\"17073\" data-end=\"17132\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_and_Business_Expenses_The_Other_Side_of_Compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS and Business Expenses: The Other Side of Compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"17134\" data-end=\"17187\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Most discussions about eTIMS focus on sales invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17189\" data-end=\"17261\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">But businesses should pay equal attention to <strong data-start=\"17234\" data-end=\"17260\">purchases and expenses<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17263\" data-end=\"17301\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Imagine your business spends money on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"17303\" data-end=\"17438\">\n<li data-section-id=\"178hceg\" data-start=\"17303\" data-end=\"17310\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Stock<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jcwn9e\" data-start=\"17311\" data-end=\"17322\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tb1vil\" data-start=\"17323\" data-end=\"17346\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Professional services<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3xmdbg\" data-start=\"17347\" data-end=\"17358\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Marketing<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jya0fa\" data-start=\"17359\" data-end=\"17368\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Repairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tujlff\" data-start=\"17369\" data-end=\"17388\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Business supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7dlv90\" data-start=\"17389\" data-end=\"17402\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Contractors<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y2fi97\" data-start=\"17403\" data-end=\"17414\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Transport<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aimh49\" data-start=\"17415\" data-end=\"17438\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Other operating costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"17440\" data-end=\"17592\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Recording the expense in your bookkeeping software does not by itself establish that all tax requirements relating to the deduction have been satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17594\" data-end=\"17627\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Supporting documentation matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17629\" data-end=\"17801\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is why good <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\"><strong data-start=\"17646\" data-end=\"17673\">eTIMS bookkeeping Kenya<\/strong><\/a> businesses maintain should connect the expense transaction with the appropriate supplier documentation and payment information.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"17803\" data-end=\"17806\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"171cvys\" data-start=\"17808\" data-end=\"17864\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_M-Pesa_and_Bookkeeping_How_Everything_Connects\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS, M-Pesa and Bookkeeping: How Everything Connects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"17866\" data-end=\"17913\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is particularly important for Kenyan SMEs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17915\" data-end=\"17969\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Imagine you issue an eTIMS invoice for <strong data-start=\"17954\" data-end=\"17968\">KSh 50,000<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"17971\" data-end=\"18004\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The customer pays through M-Pesa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"18006\" data-end=\"18055\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You now potentially have three connected records:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"18057\" data-end=\"18221\">\n<thead data-start=\"18057\" data-end=\"18083\">\n<tr data-start=\"18057\" data-end=\"18083\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"18057\" data-end=\"18066\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Record<\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"18066\" data-end=\"18083\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What It Shows<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"18094\" data-end=\"18221\">\n<tr data-start=\"18094\" data-end=\"18129\">\n<td data-start=\"18094\" data-end=\"18110\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"18110\" data-end=\"18129\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KSh 50,000 sale<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"18130\" data-end=\"18182\">\n<td data-start=\"18130\" data-end=\"18151\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bookkeeping record<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"18151\" data-end=\"18182\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Revenue\/customer receivable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"18183\" data-end=\"18221\">\n<td data-start=\"18183\" data-end=\"18199\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">M-Pesa record<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"18199\" data-end=\"18221\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KSh 50,000 payment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"18223\" data-end=\"18274\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">These records should tell the same financial story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"18276\" data-end=\"18366\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If the customer payment is incorrectly entered as another sale, revenue can be duplicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"18368\" data-end=\"18492\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If the M-Pesa receipt is never matched against the invoice, the books may continue showing the customer as owing KSh 50,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"18494\" data-end=\"18590\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is why <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\"><strong data-start=\"18506\" data-end=\"18531\">eTIMS Guide for Business in Kenya<\/strong><\/a> SMEs need cannot be separated completely from bookkeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"18592\" data-end=\"18595\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1y8fedz\" data-start=\"18597\" data-end=\"18650\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Essential_Steps_to_Keep_Your_Business_eTIMS-Ready\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">9 Essential Steps to Keep Your Business eTIMS-Ready<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ijrz7z\" data-start=\"18652\" data-end=\"18695\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Complete_eTIMS_Registration_Correctly\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">1. Complete eTIMS Registration Correctly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"18697\" data-end=\"18776\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Make sure the taxpayer is properly onboarded and using an appropriate solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"uvot88\" data-start=\"18778\" data-end=\"18826\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Issue_Electronic_Tax_Invoices_Consistently\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">2. Issue Electronic Tax Invoices Consistently<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"18828\" data-end=\"18986\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Do not allow some qualifying sales to go through formal invoicing while others remain buried in WhatsApp messages, handwritten notes or payment confirmations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1m3q5qv\" data-start=\"18988\" data-end=\"19025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_Customer_Records_Organised\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">3. Keep Customer Records Organised<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19027\" data-end=\"19086\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Invoices should be traceable to customers and transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1dic4zc\" data-start=\"19088\" data-end=\"19129\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Match_Customer_Payments_to_Invoices\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">4. Match Customer Payments to Invoices<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19131\" data-end=\"19185\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">An invoice and a payment are not the same transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"19187\" data-end=\"19218\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Good bookkeeping connects them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3ulcrz\" data-start=\"19220\" data-end=\"19242\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reconcile_M-Pesa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">5. Reconcile M-Pesa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19244\" data-end=\"19343\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Where customers pay through M-Pesa, reconcile those receipts with invoices and bookkeeping records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3kzgtb\" data-start=\"19345\" data-end=\"19374\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reconcile_Bank_Accounts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">6. Reconcile Bank Accounts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19376\" data-end=\"19441\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bank receipts and payments should similarly agree with the books.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"s93z6r\" data-start=\"19443\" data-end=\"19480\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Maintain_Supplier_Documentation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">7. Maintain Supplier Documentation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19482\" data-end=\"19550\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Do not focus entirely on sales while ignoring expense documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zj3mtr\" data-start=\"19552\" data-end=\"19587\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Review_Your_Books_Every_Month\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">8. Review Your Books Every Month<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19589\" data-end=\"19708\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Monthly reviews help identify missing invoices, unexplained transactions and discrepancies while they are still recent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"acspl2\" data-start=\"19710\" data-end=\"19751\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Prepare_for_Tax_Throughout_the_Year\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">9. Prepare for Tax Throughout the Year<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"19753\" data-end=\"19853\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The worst time to discover twelve months of missing records is immediately before a filing deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"19855\" data-end=\"19918\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"19855\" data-end=\"19918\">Tax readiness should be a process, not an annual emergency.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"16zqb00\" data-start=\"19925\" data-end=\"19973\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_eTIMS_Mistakes_Kenyan_SMEs_Should_Avoid\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Common eTIMS Mistakes Kenyan SMEs Should Avoid<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"19975\" data-end=\"20070\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Several problems appear repeatedly when businesses manage invoicing and bookkeeping separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"20072\" data-end=\"20766\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fr154i\" data-start=\"20072\" data-end=\"20131\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Assuming eTIMS applies only to VAT-registered businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"716b9b\" data-start=\"20132\" data-end=\"20189\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Registering but failing to use the system consistently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3lkdlw\" data-start=\"20190\" data-end=\"20230\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Choosing an unsuitable eTIMS solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6qr3wj\" data-start=\"20231\" data-end=\"20293\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Issuing invoices but failing to maintain proper bookkeeping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d4fnrr\" data-start=\"20294\" data-end=\"20346\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Recording customer payments as additional revenue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8kiqil\" data-start=\"20347\" data-end=\"20381\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Ignoring supplier documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gvhdg\" data-start=\"20382\" data-end=\"20434\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Failing to reconcile M-Pesa and bank transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7qzed8\" data-start=\"20435\" data-end=\"20483\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Waiting until tax season to organise invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y8dms8\" data-start=\"20484\" data-end=\"20560\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Allowing several employees to issue invoices without a controlled process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ayxd7m\" data-start=\"20561\" data-end=\"20658\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Treating an M-Pesa confirmation as if it were automatically the same thing as an eTIMS invoice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16gmvre\" data-start=\"20659\" data-end=\"20717\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Failing to properly handle corrections and credit notes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b7hb7x\" data-start=\"20718\" data-end=\"20766\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Assuming software alone guarantees compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"20768\" data-end=\"20802\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That last point deserves emphasis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"20804\" data-end=\"20865\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"20804\" data-end=\"20865\">Technology facilitates compliance. Processes maintain it.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1ify49d\" data-start=\"20872\" data-end=\"20915\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_Readiness_Checklist_for_Kenyan_SMEs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS Readiness Checklist for Kenyan SMEs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"20917\" data-end=\"20977\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Use this checklist as part of your monthly financial review:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hj6ymv\" data-start=\"20979\" data-end=\"20995\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"20997\" data-end=\"21130\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Business is appropriately onboarded on eTIMS<\/span><br data-start=\"21043\" data-end=\"21046\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Correct eTIMS solution is being used<\/span><br data-start=\"21084\" data-end=\"21087\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 KRA\/iTax contact information is current<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"77ss3y\" data-start=\"21132\" data-end=\"21141\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sales\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sales<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"21143\" data-end=\"21298\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Required sales invoices have been generated<\/span><br data-start=\"21188\" data-end=\"21191\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Customer details are maintained where appropriate<\/span><br data-start=\"21242\" data-end=\"21245\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Corrections and credit notes are properly handled<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8nhvlb\" data-start=\"21300\" data-end=\"21312\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payments\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Payments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"21314\" data-end=\"21427\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Customer payments are matched to invoices<\/span><br data-start=\"21357\" data-end=\"21360\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 M-Pesa receipts are reconciled<\/span><br data-start=\"21392\" data-end=\"21395\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Bank receipts are reconciled<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m5jzqd\" data-start=\"21429\" data-end=\"21441\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expenses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Expenses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"21443\" data-end=\"21609\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Supplier invoices are collected and organised<\/span><br data-start=\"21490\" data-end=\"21493\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Expense documentation is reviewed<\/span><br data-start=\"21528\" data-end=\"21531\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Payments are matched to expenses<\/span><br data-start=\"21565\" data-end=\"21568\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Unclear transactions are investigated<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1iouofo\" data-start=\"21611\" data-end=\"21626\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bookkeeping\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bookkeeping<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"21628\" data-end=\"21812\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Sales agree with bookkeeping records<\/span><br data-start=\"21666\" data-end=\"21669\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Expenses are properly categorised<\/span><br data-start=\"21704\" data-end=\"21707\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Accounts are reconciled<\/span><br data-start=\"21732\" data-end=\"21735\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Customer balances are reviewed<\/span><br data-start=\"21767\" data-end=\"21770\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Monthly financial records are complete<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jgduor\" data-start=\"21814\" data-end=\"21831\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Readiness\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Tax Readiness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"21833\" data-end=\"21990\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Missing documents are followed up promptly<\/span><br data-start=\"21877\" data-end=\"21880\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Tax records are reviewed before deadlines<\/span><br data-start=\"21923\" data-end=\"21926\" \/><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u2610 Professional advice is sought where the treatment is unclear<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1lxxaan\" data-start=\"21997\" data-end=\"22059\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Someone_Handle_eTIMS_Registration_and_Invoicing_for_You\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Can Someone Handle eTIMS Registration and Invoicing for You?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"22061\" data-end=\"22165\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is where we should distinguish between <strong data-start=\"22105\" data-end=\"22135\">KRA&#8217;s onboarding mechanism<\/strong> and ongoing business support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22167\" data-end=\"22330\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA has automated self-onboarding so taxpayers can register without waiting for manual approval of the initial application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22332\" data-end=\"22466\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That does <strong data-start=\"22342\" data-end=\"22349\">not<\/strong> mean every business owner has to personally manage every administrative task surrounding eTIMS, bookkeeping and tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22468\" data-end=\"22708\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A business can still obtain professional assistance understanding the requirements, preparing for registration, selecting an appropriate solution, establishing invoicing processes and maintaining the financial records around those invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22710\" data-end=\"22755\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">And that is exactly where FedhaTrac comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"5ljcfl\" data-start=\"22762\" data-end=\"22811\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_FedhaTrac_Helps_Businesses_Stay_eTIMS-Ready\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How FedhaTrac Helps Businesses Stay eTIMS-Ready<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"22813\" data-end=\"22852\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac does not simply tell clients:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22854\" data-end=\"22892\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"22854\" data-end=\"22892\">\u201cHere is eTIMS. Go figure it out.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22894\" data-end=\"22969\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Our objective is to help businesses establish a workable financial process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kok6hw\" data-start=\"22971\" data-end=\"23020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FedhaTrac_Can_Help_You_With_eTIMS_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac Can Help You With eTIMS Registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"23022\" data-end=\"23227\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you have not yet onboarded, <strong data-start=\"23053\" data-end=\"23130\">FedhaTrac can assist you through the eTIMS registration and setup process<\/strong>, helping you understand the information required and the appropriate solution for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23229\" data-end=\"23328\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That removes much of the uncertainty businesses experience when trying to determine where to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"pm7ho0\" data-start=\"23335\" data-end=\"23391\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FedhaTrac_Can_Help_Manage_eTIMS_Invoicing_for_Clients\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac Can Help Manage eTIMS Invoicing for Clients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"23393\" data-end=\"23429\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Registration is only the first step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23431\" data-end=\"23617\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For clients whose financial administration we support, <strong data-start=\"23486\" data-end=\"23617\">FedhaTrac can also assist with ongoing eTIMS invoicing rather than leaving you to manage the entire invoicing process yourself.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23619\" data-end=\"23697\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is particularly useful for entrepreneurs who would rather concentrate on:<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23699\" data-end=\"23772\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"23699\" data-end=\"23772\">Selling. Serving customers. Running operations. Growing the business.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"23774\" data-end=\"23898\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Instead of spending valuable time moving between invoicing systems, M-Pesa statements, spreadsheets and bookkeeping records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rlifbi\" data-start=\"23905\" data-end=\"23946\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_Connect_eTIMS_With_Your_Bookkeeping\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We Connect eTIMS With Your Bookkeeping<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"23948\" data-end=\"24010\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This is where the service becomes substantially more valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24012\" data-end=\"24068\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">An eTIMS invoice is one part of a financial transaction. <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac can help connect Invoice, Customer, Payment, Mpesa or Bank, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finally Tax preparation. This creates a much stronger financial trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24099\" data-end=\"24110\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"24099\" data-end=\"24110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/chatgpt-image-aug-23-2026-05_18_11-pm\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1030\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1030\" src=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-05_18_11-PM.png\" alt=\"eTIMS M-Pesa and bookkeeping reconciliation Kenya\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-05_18_11-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-05_18_11-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-05_18_11-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-05_18_11-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-05_18_11-PM-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"16xfddu\" data-start=\"24282\" data-end=\"24318\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_Help_With_the_Expense_Side_Too\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We Help With the Expense Side Too<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"24320\" data-end=\"24370\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Tax readiness isn&#8217;t only about invoices you issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24372\" data-end=\"24440\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The documentation supporting money your business spends matters too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24442\" data-end=\"24576\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Through ongoing bookkeeping, FedhaTrac can help organise and categorise business expenses and identify records that require attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24578\" data-end=\"24714\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For businesses wanting stronger expense controls, our guide to the <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"24460\" data-content-reference-end=\"24553\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/best-expense-tracker-in-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best expense tracker in Kenya<\/a><\/span><\/span> provides additional guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"rg2sb6\" data-start=\"24721\" data-end=\"24750\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_Keep_Your_Books_Updated\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We Keep Your Books Updated<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"24752\" data-end=\"24825\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">One of the biggest advantages of professional bookkeeping is consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24827\" data-end=\"24918\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Instead of waiting until tax deadlines, transactions can be maintained throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"24920\" data-end=\"25012\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This means fewer surprises when financial statements or tax information need to be prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"25014\" data-end=\"25174\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Our broader guides to <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"24905\" data-content-reference-end=\"25010\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/maintaining-strong-financial-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maintaining strong financial health<\/a><\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"25015\" data-content-reference-end=\"25137\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/develop-strong-financial-management-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">developing strong financial-management skills<\/a><\/span><\/span> explain why this ongoing financial discipline matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1mz5oiq\" data-start=\"25181\" data-end=\"25236\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIY_eTIMS_vs_FedhaTrac-Supported_Financial_Management\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">DIY eTIMS vs FedhaTrac-Supported Financial Management<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"25238\" data-end=\"25951\">\n<thead data-start=\"25238\" data-end=\"25285\">\n<tr data-start=\"25238\" data-end=\"25285\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"25238\" data-end=\"25253\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">DIY Approach<\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"25253\" data-end=\"25285\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac-Supported Approach<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"25296\" data-end=\"25951\">\n<tr data-start=\"25296\" data-end=\"25365\">\n<td data-start=\"25296\" data-end=\"25324\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You research registration<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25324\" data-end=\"25365\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We can guide the registration process<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25366\" data-end=\"25442\">\n<td data-start=\"25366\" data-end=\"25398\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You choose the eTIMS solution<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25398\" data-end=\"25442\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We can help assess the appropriate setup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25443\" data-end=\"25520\">\n<td data-start=\"25443\" data-end=\"25466\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You manage invoicing<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25466\" data-end=\"25520\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We can assist with invoicing for supported clients<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25521\" data-end=\"25592\">\n<td data-start=\"25521\" data-end=\"25551\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You track customer payments<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25551\" data-end=\"25592\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Payments can form part of bookkeeping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25593\" data-end=\"25663\">\n<td data-start=\"25593\" data-end=\"25616\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You reconcile M-Pesa<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25616\" data-end=\"25663\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reconciliation can form part of bookkeeping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25664\" data-end=\"25740\">\n<td data-start=\"25664\" data-end=\"25688\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You organise expenses<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25688\" data-end=\"25740\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Expense records can be maintained systematically<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25741\" data-end=\"25809\">\n<td data-start=\"25741\" data-end=\"25761\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You prepare books<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25761\" data-end=\"25809\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bookkeeping can be professionally maintained<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25810\" data-end=\"25882\">\n<td data-start=\"25810\" data-end=\"25839\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You coordinate tax records<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25839\" data-end=\"25882\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Accounting\/tax support can be connected<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"25883\" data-end=\"25951\">\n<td data-start=\"25883\" data-end=\"25913\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Multiple disconnected tasks<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"25913\" data-end=\"25951\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">More integrated financial workflow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"25953\" data-end=\"26014\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The goal is not to take control away from the business owner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"26016\" data-end=\"26158\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It is to reduce the amount of financial administration the owner must personally perform while improving the quality of the resulting records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"16hr98o\" data-start=\"26165\" data-end=\"26214\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eTIMS_Guide_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Kenyan_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">eTIMS Guide Frequently Asked Questions for Kenyan Businesses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"q1oxw1\" data-start=\"26216\" data-end=\"26250\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_eTIMS_mandatory_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">1. Is eTIMS mandatory in Kenya?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"26252\" data-end=\"26646\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA states that all persons engaged in business are required to onboard eTIMS and issue electronic tax invoices, subject to the specific rules applicable to the taxpayer and transaction. This includes more than VAT-registered businesses. Companies, partnerships, sole proprietorships and other persons conducting business can fall within the requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1j9t00h\" data-start=\"26648\" data-end=\"26707\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_I_need_eTIMS_if_my_business_is_not_VAT_registered\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">2. Do I need eTIMS if my business is not VAT registered?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"26709\" data-end=\"27029\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Being non-VAT registered does not automatically remove the eTIMS requirement. KRA specifically states that persons carrying on business who are not required to register for VAT can still be required to onboard. KRA provides eTIMS Lite solutions aimed at smaller non-VAT taxpayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13eyu66\" data-start=\"27031\" data-end=\"27064\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_eTIMS_registration_free\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">3. Is eTIMS registration free?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"27066\" data-end=\"27339\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">KRA says its eTIMS software\u2014including the online portal and client software\u2014is provided free of charge. Businesses choosing system integration through approved third-party integrators may incur costs associated with that integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jb9p1l\" data-start=\"27341\" data-end=\"27375\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_use_eTIMS_on_my_phone\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">4. Can I use eTIMS on my phone?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"27377\" data-end=\"27680\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Yes. KRA provides several options, including eTIMS Lite Web, USSD through <strong data-start=\"27451\" data-end=\"27461\">*222#<\/strong>, and a mobile application, subject to the suitability of each solution for the taxpayer. Other solutions include the Online Portal, eTIMS Client and system-to-system integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"s5hshu\" data-start=\"27682\" data-end=\"27736\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_happens_if_my_customer_pays_through_M-Pesa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">5. What happens if my customer pays through M-Pesa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"27738\" data-end=\"28082\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The payment method and tax invoice serve different purposes. An M-Pesa transaction confirms movement of money, while the eTIMS invoice documents the relevant sale through the electronic invoicing system. In the bookkeeping records, the payment should then be matched to the appropriate invoice rather than automatically treated as another sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"p4u7fm\" data-start=\"28084\" data-end=\"28135\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_FedhaTrac_register_my_business_for_eTIMS\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">6. Can FedhaTrac register my business for eTIMS?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"28137\" data-end=\"28553\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac can assist clients with the eTIMS registration and setup process so they do not have to navigate the requirements completely on their own. Because KRA&#8217;s initial onboarding process is now automated for taxpayers, the support should be described as helping the client complete and manage the process rather than suggesting FedhaTrac replaces KRA&#8217;s registration system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"k4ia01\" data-start=\"28555\" data-end=\"28614\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_FedhaTrac_issue_and_manage_eTIMS_invoices_for_me\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">7. Can FedhaTrac issue and manage eTIMS invoices for me?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"28616\" data-end=\"28947\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For clients whose financial administration FedhaTrac manages, eTIMS invoicing can form part of the support provided. This allows invoicing to connect more naturally with customer payment tracking, <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/bookkeeping\">bookkeeping<\/a>, reconciliation, <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/accounting\">accounting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/tax-filing-compliance\">tax<\/a> support rather than leaving the business owner to maintain each process independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1o20yam\" data-start=\"28954\" data-end=\"29024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_eTIMS_Readiness_Starts_With_Better_Financial_Records\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Final Thoughts: eTIMS Readiness Starts With Better Financial Records<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"29026\" data-end=\"29619\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\"><strong data-start=\"29026\" data-end=\"29051\">eTIMS Guide for Kenyan<\/strong><\/a> business needs should not be viewed as a once-off registration exercise. Registering is important, but the real work happens afterwards. Businesses need to generate appropriate invoices consistently, maintain supplier documentation, match customer payments, reconcile M-Pesa and bank accounts and ensure their <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/services\/bookkeeping\">bookkeeping<\/a> reflects what actually happened during the period. <a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/etims-guide-kenya\/\">KRA&#8217;s current guidance<\/a> makes clear that eTIMS applies broadly to persons carrying on business and is not simply a system for VAT-registered corporations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"29621\" data-end=\"30238\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The easiest way to manage these obligations is to build them into normal business operations. When a sale occurs, invoicing should follow. When payment arrives, it should be matched. When an expense occurs, the appropriate supporting documentation should be maintained. At month-end, M-Pesa, bank accounts, invoices and expenses should be reconciled. The result is <strong data-start=\"29986\" data-end=\"30054\">tax-ready bookkeeping Kenya SMEs can rely on throughout the year<\/strong>, rather than a collection of documents assembled hurriedly when a deadline approaches. You can find KRA&#8217;s latest official guidance through the <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"30148\" data-content-reference-end=\"30183\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kra.go.ke\/online-services\/etims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KRA eTIMS portal<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"30240\" data-end=\"30809\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">FedhaTrac can help make that process considerably easier. We can assist with <strong data-start=\"30317\" data-end=\"30465\">eTIMS registration and setup, ongoing eTIMS invoicing for supported clients, bookkeeping, transaction reconciliation, accounting and tax support<\/strong>. Instead of leaving you with software and expecting you to manage every financial task yourself, the objective is to provide the practical support needed to keep your financial records organised. <strong data-start=\"30662\" data-end=\"30809\">Your job is to run your business. Ours is to help ensure the financial records behind it remain organised, useful and ready when you need them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kin77s\" data-start=\"30811\" data-end=\"30854\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Get_Your_Business_eTIMS-Ready\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Ready to Get Your Business eTIMS-Ready?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"30856\" data-end=\"30975\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"30856\" data-end=\"30975\">Need help registering for eTIMS\u2014or already registered but don&#8217;t want to manage the invoicing and bookkeeping alone?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"30977\" data-end=\"31200\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"30977\" data-end=\"30999\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/contact-us\/\">Talk to FedhaTrac<\/a>.<\/strong> We can help you set up the process and provide ongoing financial support so that eTIMS invoicing, bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation work together instead of becoming four separate headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eTIMS Guide for Kenyan businesses and SMEs using FedhaTrac This eTIMS Guide for Kenya\u00a0businesses and SMEs explains how KRA eTIMS works, who needs to register, how to complete eTIMS registration,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1023","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fedhatrac-business"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1023"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1023\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1039,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1023\/revisions\/1039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fedhatrac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}