Question 1

What is AdvaPOS?

Accepted Answer

AdvaPOS is a KRA eTIMS-certified, cloud-first point-of-sale and retail management platform built specifically for Kenyan businesses. It combines a powerful cloud web dashboard with a mobile-first POS app for daily sales, inventory, M-Pesa payments, and multi-branch operations.

Question 2

Is AdvaPOS KRA eTIMS compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AdvaPOS features native, real-time KRA eTIMS integration. Every transaction is automatically validated and fiscalized, ensuring full compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority requirements without extra hardware or third-party middleware.

Question 3

Does AdvaPOS support M-Pesa payments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AdvaPOS includes native M-Pesa integration with STK push, Paybill, and Till Number support. Customers can pay via M-Pesa directly at the POS terminal or mobile app, with automatic reconciliation.

Question 4

Can AdvaPOS manage multiple business locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AdvaPOS is built on a multi-tenant, multi-location architecture. You can manage multiple branches, warehouses, or franchises from a single administrative dashboard with centralized reporting and stock transfers between locations.

Question 5

Does AdvaPOS work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The AdvaPOS mobile app is designed with offline persistence. Your team can continue processing sales even when internet connectivity is intermittent, and all data syncs automatically when the connection is restored.

Question 6

What hardware does AdvaPOS support?

Accepted Answer

AdvaPOS is hardware-agnostic. The web dashboard runs on any modern browser, while the mobile POS app runs on Android and iOS devices. It natively supports Ciontek handheld terminals and Bluetooth thermal printers.

Question 7

What is reverse invoicing in AdvaPOS?

Accepted Answer

Reverse invoicing in AdvaPOS allows a business to issue a purchase tax document from their own side when a supplier does not provide an ETR — recording the purchase for KRA compliance. It links to procurement, supports draft → sign → approve workflow, and maintains a full audit trail alongside your eTIMS retail flow.

Question 8

How much does AdvaPOS cost?

Accepted Answer

AdvaPOS pricing starts at KES 2,500 per month for one branch and up to 3 users. Additional branches cost KES 2,000 per month each, and additional users cost KES 600 per month each. Optional add-ons are available for AI analytics, CRM & loyalty, email marketing, and M-Pesa custom integration. Use the quote builder at advapos.co.ke/quote for an instant personalised price.

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