How to Onboard on eTIMS Lite via eCitizen for non-VAT Taxpayers

eTIMS Lite / Simplified Solutions – is accessible only by individual non-VAT Taxpayers in business i.e sole proprietors with minimal transactions.

The solutions are available via:

1. ePOS through eCitizen portal – https://ecitizen.kra.go.ke

2. USSD invoicing solution – accessed through the short code *222#. Select option 5 Tax Payment (KRA).

  • Step 1
    On your computer/laptop/tablet/phone, open the browser,KRA eCitizen portal.
  • Step 2
    If you have an eCitizen account click on Sign In and if not click on sign up.
  • Step 3
    For OTP verification select whether to receive the OTP via email or phone number and thereafter an OTP will be sent
  • Step 4
    Input the OTP in the relevant field and click Next.
  • Step 7
    You will be redirected to the KRA eCitizen user interface. To initialize eTIMS, click the Invoicing (eTIMS) button
  • Step 8
    Check the two boxes to confirm that they agree with the terms and conditions and privacy policy. Once the Activate E-Invoicing button becomes active, click on it. You have now onboarded on eTIMS Lite.