Odoo + Zambia Smart Invoice, compliant invoicing in real time.

We connect your Odoo system directly to ZRA’s Smart Invoice platform through the certified VSDC, so every invoice is validated and transmitted to the Zambia Revenue Authority in real time — fully compliant, with no separate device.

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What is Smart Invoice?

Zambia’s mandatory e-invoicing system

ZRA’s Smart Invoice is Zambia’s mandatory electronic invoicing platform, in force since 1 July 2024 with penalties enforced from 1 October 2024. It replaces the older hardware Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD) with a software-based system that records invoices and inventory and transmits them to the Zambia Revenue Authority in real time.

Only invoices generated and validated through Smart Invoice are legally recognised — and input VAT and deductions can only be claimed on them. Each invoice carries a unique Mark ID and QR code, and the system covers VAT plus additional levies such as Sales Tax, Rental Income, IPL and Tourism Levy.

Real-time to ZRAInvoice and inventory data is transmitted to ZRA the moment a sale is made.

Replaces EFDsA software platform that retires the old hardware fiscal devices.

Only Smart Invoices countInput VAT and deductions can only be claimed on validated Smart Invoices.

How it works

Your Odoo, connected to ZRA

TMR integrates Odoo with ZRA’s Smart Invoice platform through the certified Virtual Sales Data Controller (VSDC), so compliance happens automatically inside the system your team already uses.

Real-time transmission

Invoices created in Odoo are sent to ZRA instantly through the certified VSDC connection.

Validated invoices

Every invoice is issued with the ZRA Mark ID and QR code required for verification.

VAT & multi-levy ready

Correct treatment for VAT and additional levies — Sales Tax, Rental, IPL, Tourism Levy and more.

Inventory in sync

Stock movements stay aligned with invoicing, matching Smart Invoice’s inventory model.

Offline capability

Keep invoicing during outages and sync to ZRA automatically once you’re back online.

One single system

No separate device or app and no double entry — sales, accounting and compliance all live in Odoo.

The TMR Smart Invoice connector

ZRA-certified Smart Invoice integration you can rely on

Engineered for the highest levels of security and endurance, our connector keeps every Zambian invoice validated and synchronized with ZRA — even at high volume.

Real-timeEvery invoice validated and transmitted to ZRA instantly.

CertifiedIntegrated through ZRA’s certified VSDC path.

ResilientSecure by design, with offline continuity during outages.

Why it matters

Compliance, without the busywork

Protect input VATKeep every transaction on a validated Smart Invoice so input VAT and deductions hold.

Avoid penaltiesStay aligned with ZRA rules and avoid fines for non-compliant invoicing.

Move beyond EFDsRetire hardware fiscal devices for a flexible, software-based workflow.

One source of truthInvoicing, inventory, accounting and tax data stay consistent in Odoo.

Less manual workEliminate double entry between your billing system and a separate tool.

Scales with youRoll out across branches and sales locations as your business grows.

Who must comply?

All VAT-registered taxpayers in Zambia must issue invoices through Smart Invoice, mandatory since 1 July 2024 with penalties enforced from 1 October 2024. Only invoices validated by Smart Invoice are recognised for input VAT and deductions, and the legacy EFDs are being phased out.

TMR handles the ZRA VSDC integration end to end — so your Odoo system is compliant from day one. Not sure where you stand? Our specialists will assess your setup at no cost.

Make your Odoo system Smart Invoice-compliant

Book a demo and see certified, real-time invoicing to ZRA running inside Odoo.

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