eTIMS in 2026: What Every Kenyan Business Must Do Now

The electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) is now central to how the KRA validates business transactions. From 2024 onwards, expenses not supported by a valid eTIMS invoice risk being disallowed for tax purposes — which directly increases your tax bill.

Who needs to comply Every person carrying on business in Kenya, including those in the informal sector and those below the VAT threshold, is expected to issue electronic tax invoices. The KRA has provided lighter-touch options (such as the eTIMS Lite and online portals) for smaller businesses and service providers.

What you should do First, onboard onto the eTIMS platform and select the solution that matches your transaction volume. Second, ensure every sale generates a valid electronic invoice. Third — and this is where most businesses lose money — make sure your suppliers are also eTIMS-compliant, because their invoices support your deductible expenses.

How Goldstar helps We handle eTIMS onboarding, integrate it with your accounting system, train your team and monitor compliance monthly. Talk to us before the next filing season — not after a KRA notice.