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Kenya has implemented mandatory e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses as part of its efforts to enhance tax compliance and streamline financial transactions. The government requires businesses to generate and validate invoices electronically through the national tax system before issuing them to customers.
Kenya’s e-invoicing system ensures real-time tax reporting, reduces fraud, and improves operational efficiency for businesses. Companies that comply benefit from automated record-keeping and faster processing of tax filings.
Regulatory authority
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) oversees the country’s e-invoicing system.
E-invoicing requirements
E-invoicing is mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses, requiring invoices to be generated and validated through the tax authority’s platform.
Accepted invoice formats
Invoices must be issued in XML format, aligned with Kenya’s Tax Invoice Management System (TIMS) standards.
Transmission channels
Invoices must be submitted through the TIMS electronic invoicing system before being issued to customers.
Digital signatures
Digital signatures are required for invoice authentication and fraud prevention.
Archiving requirements
Invoices must be archived for at least five years under Kenyan tax laws.
How B2B e-invoicing works in Kenya
Businesses generate invoices in XML format, submit them for validation through TIMS, and then issue them to customers.
How B2G e-invoicing works in Kenya
Government suppliers must submit invoices through the TIMS platform to ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
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