How to Create an Invoice: The A-to-Z Guide
A complete walkthrough of every required field, best practices for design, and legal requirements.
The definitive library for freelancers and small businesses. Master your cash flow with expert guides on invoicing, payments, and compliance.
New to invoicing? Start with these comprehensive guides.
A complete walkthrough of every required field, best practices for design, and legal requirements.
Stop chasing late payments. Learn the difference between Net 30, Due Upon Receipt, and late fees.
Deep dive into specialized invoicing scenarios.
Understand the core definitions and legal distinctions.
Guides for specific commercial documents.
Tailored invoicing strategies for professions.
Navigate complex tax laws and cross-border billing.
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Quick answers to your billing concerns.
Every invoice must legally include a unique invoice number, your full company details, your client's details, a clear description of services/goods, the issue date, payment due date, and the total amount due. Missing any of these can delay payment.
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For international billing, you should use a Commercial Invoice or Multi-Currency Invoice. Ensure you include IBAN/SWIFT bank details and specify the currency code (e.g., USD, EUR). Our specialized guides in the 'Global Trade' section cover this in detail.
No. While an accountant helps with tax filing, you can create legal, professional invoices yourself using our tools. However, for complex VAT/GST situations, we always recommend consulting our tax compliance guides or a local professional.
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