Reverse invoicing under eTIMS bridging informality and compliance

Kenya’s eTIMS lets buyers issue invoices for informal suppliers, bringing more transactions into the tax system.

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Kenya’s transition to electronic tax administration is now an operational reality for businesses. As the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) becomes embedded in commerce, one of its most consequential features is reverse invoicing.

Reverse invoicing is emerging as a central policy tool in Kenya’s attempt to reconcile formal taxation with the realities of a largely informal economy.

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