Questions
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All questions
What is eTIMS and what does it actually do?
What eTIMS is
What is the difference between eTIMS and iTax?
eTIMS vs iTax
Does my business have to use eTIMS?
Who must comply
Where do I sign in to eTIMS, and what do I need first?
Signing in to eTIMS
How do I register my business for eTIMS?
Registering for eTIMS
Which eTIMS option fits a business like mine?
Choosing an eTIMS channel
What has to be on an eTIMS invoice and how do I issue one?
Issuing an eTIMS invoice
How do I check whether an eTIMS invoice is genuine?
Checking an eTIMS invoice
How do I correct or reverse an eTIMS invoice?
Credit and debit notes
What happens to expenses that have no eTIMS invoice?
Expenses and deductibility
What are the consequences of not complying with eTIMS?
Penalties and enforcement
What happens to eTIMS invoicing when the network goes down?
Working offline
What records does a Kenyan business have to keep, and for how long?
Records and audit
When does a Kenyan business have to register for VAT?
VAT registration
What is Turnover Tax and does it apply to my business?
Turnover Tax
How much does eTIMS cost?
What eTIMS costs
What is a KRA PIN and where does it appear on an invoice?
The KRA PIN
How should a business like mine control stock?
Stock and inventory control
How do I tell who sold what, and where stock is going?
Staff and shrinkage
What should a Kenyan business look for in a POS system?
Choosing a POS system
How do I know whether I am actually making money on what I sell?
Pricing and margin
What should I keep from my suppliers, and why does it matter at tax time?
Suppliers and purchase records
What does running a compliant business look like in this town?
Doing business locally