Invoicing guides

Practical, plain-English guides to invoicing and getting paid, for freelancers and small businesses.

• How to Make an InvoiceWhat to put on an invoice, how to number it, payment terms, and how to send it.
• Free Invoice TemplateA free template you fill in online: every field explained, plus templates for quotes, receipts and more.
• Invoice vs ReceiptAn invoice asks for payment, a receipt proves it. When to send each, with examples.
• What Is a Proforma Invoice?What a proforma invoice is, when to use one, and how it differs from an invoice and a quote.
• UK VAT InvoiceWhat HMRC requires on a VAT invoice, full vs simplified invoices, and a worked example.
• Canada GST/HST InvoiceWhat the CRA requires on GST/HST invoices, provincial rates, and a worked example.
• Australia Tax InvoiceThe ATO's tax invoice requirements, GST at 10%, invoices without GST, and an example.
• India GST InvoiceMandatory fields under Rule 46, CGST/SGST vs IGST, HSN/SAC codes, with an example.
• Contractor InvoiceLabor and materials, deposits, change orders and progress billing for contractors and trades.
• Photography InvoiceSession fees, retainers, deliverables and usage rights for photographers.
• Consulting InvoiceHourly, day-rate and retainer billing, expenses and POs for consultants.
• Cleaning InvoicePer-visit and monthly billing, extras and recurring clients for cleaning businesses.
• Freelance Invoice GuideHourly vs project billing, deposits, payment terms and getting paid on time as a freelancer.