Invoice anywhere, sync seamlessly – never lose a sale to EFRIS downtime.
Kampala traders face disruptions from the EFRIS system's real-time invoicing glitches, frequent downtimes, and high compliance costs that halt daily accounting operations.
EfrisOffline lets Kampala traders generate real-time compliant invoices offline using a mobile-first PWA. It queues transactions locally and auto-syncs to EFRIS when the system is back online, preventing sales halts. Built-in compliance checks ensure URA-ready invoices without high costs.
Small and medium traders in Kampala, Uganda, reliant on daily sales and manual accounting
True offline-first PWA with smart queuing, tailored for Uganda's EFRIS glitches – no subscriptions to bulky accounting suites.
supportive
Create and save EFRIS-compliant invoices without internet.
Automatically submits queued invoices when EFRIS is online.
Real-time checks for URA/EFRIS rules before queuing.
View reconciled sales, even during downtimes.
Generate PDF summaries for manual URA filing.
Sync across phone, tablet, laptop via user account.
Live indicator of EFRIS uptime with alerts.
Import sales from WhatsApp or POS via CSV.
Branded invoice templates for traders.
Basic stock levels tied to invoices.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| tin | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| business_id | uuid | No |
| efris_id | text | Yes |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| synced_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| invoice_id | uuid | No |
| error | text | Yes |
| attempted_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/invoicesCreate new invoice (offline capable via service worker)
/api/invoicesList user's invoices
/api/syncTrigger sync queue
/api/statusCheck EFRIS status
/api/reportsGenerate daily report
No exports, single device
5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 3% | $90 | $1,080 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 8% | $1,920 | $23,040 |
Offline invoicing that auto-syncs – compliant, fast, and free from glitches for Kampala traders.
Join Kampala trader WhatsApp groups (e.g., Kikuubo Traders) and offer free Pro trials for feedback; visit Owino and Nakasero markets to demo on phones; partner with 2 local accountants for referrals.
Official compliance
Frequent crashes, no offline
Offline + auto-retry beats official fragility
Full accounting
Overkill, no EFRIS focus
Laser-focused on EFRIS pain, cheaper for basics
Proprietary EFRIS sync queue algorithm + local trader data moat from usage patterns.
EFRIS mandatory since 2023, but 2024 glitches spiked – traders desperate post-rainy season disruptions.
EFRIS API changes break sync
Monitor URA updates, flexible queuing
Traders stick to manual
Free tier + market demos
URA disapproves tool
Strict compliance, consult lawyers
Offline bugs
Heavy PWA testing
Success: 15+ confirm pain/pay willingness
Success: 80% retention week 1
Success: 50 users week 1
Success: 5% conv
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