As we discussed on our comprehensive article on eTIMS, one of the options to onboard on eTIMS in Kenya is through use on Online Sales Control Unit (OSCU) such as Zoho Books. Zoho Books is currently a KRA approved eTIMS integrator. As an authorized Zoho Finance Partner, we have found this integration to be suitable for many organizations seeking to simplify eTIMS compliance.
Reasons for integrating eTIMS with Zoho Books.
Some of the key benefits we have observed in integrating eTIMS with Zoho Books in Kenya are as follows;
- Seamless online integration process: The process of integrating eTIMS with Zoho Books does not require manual intervention and may take less than an hour to complete.
- Real-time e-invoicing: the invoices generated on Zoho Books require just a button to push them to eTIMS, effectively generating eTIMS compliant invoices needed by customers.
- Accuracy and information sync: Zoho Books allows you to fetch and match your purchase bills and inventory items directly from your KRA taxpayer portal.
- Control: Zoho Books allows maker-checker controls where only accurate invoices are pushed to eTIMS. This effectively reduces errors, duplicate invoices and frequent raising of credit notes.
These features have been helpful to organizations in enhancing compliance while managing compliance costs.
How do I integrate eTIMS with Zoho Books?
As highlighted earlier, integrating eTIMS with Zoho Books is a simple online process. It involves the following steps;
- Obtain a device serial number: this is through navigating e-invoicing settings and clicking “generate device serial number”.
- Obtaining the token: request for a token on Zoho chat or support by providing KRA PIN and the device serial number.
- Raising a service request: by logging in to the online eTIMS portal, raising an eTIMS service request, inputting the token , choosing the OSCU option and pressing the submit button. Approval by KRA is sent to the taxpayer via SMS.
- Connecting Zoho Books to eTIMS: select your convenient stock update time on Zoho Books and press “connect now”. You are now eTIMs ready on Zoho Books!
I need help in integrating eTIMS with Zoho Books
This article has provided general guidance on integrating eTIMS with Zoho Books. FNJ & Associates is a Zoho authorized partner and we offer Zoho Books implementation services. Contact us for tailored implementation services.