{"id":"149ac094-408f-4860-98fb-63816787b982","title":"How to handle VAT on imports and exports through eTIMS?","body":"What are the specific procedures for reporting VAT on imported goods and exported services through the eTIMS system?","authorId":"78b0da6d-e3e6-41f6-a6ac-81bfc5881fb1","answerId":"149ac094-408f-4860-98fb-63816787b982_answer","createdAt":"2025-09-08T08:22:55.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-09T03:10:40.365Z","viewCount":105,"favoriteCount":6,"isFeatured":false,"isAnswered":true,"isClosed":false,"slug":"etims-vat-imports-exports","lastActivity":"2025-09-08T08:55:51.000Z","author":{"id":"78b0da6d-e3e6-41f6-a6ac-81bfc5881fb1","name":"Arnold Khayo","username":"arnold_khayo","image":"https://example.com/avatar3.jpg","reputation":92,"isVerified":true},"tags":[],"answer":{"id":"149ac094-408f-4860-98fb-63816787b982_answer","body":"For imports, VAT is paid at the point of entry through the iTax system, and this should be recorded in your eTIMS purchases. For exports, which are zero-rated, you need to issue eTIMS invoices with tax code \"Z\" and maintain proper documentation to support the zero-rating (such as export documentation).","authorId":"53231b93-b554-41a2-a92c-30c1ed6826bc","createdAt":"2025-09-08T08:55:51.000Z","updatedAt":"2025-09-08T08:55:51.000Z","isAccepted":true,"author":{"id":"53231b93-b554-41a2-a92c-30c1ed6826bc","name":"Prudence Uchi","username":"prudence_uchi","image":"https://example.com/avatar1.jpg","reputation":145,"isVerified":true},"votes":[],"comments":[]},"comments":[],"votes":[]}