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Everything You Need for Invoicing

Professional Templates

Beautiful, customizable invoice templates with your logo and brand colors.

VAT Handling

Automatic VAT calculation at 0%, 5%, or 20%. VAT-compliant invoices for MTD.

Payment Tracking

Track invoice status: sent, viewed, paid, or overdue at a glance.

Automatic Reminders

Set up automatic payment reminders for overdue invoices. Get paid faster.

Multi-Currency

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Recurring Invoices

Set up recurring invoices for retainer clients. Invoice on autopilot.

HMRC-Compliant Invoices

Every invoice includes all the information required by HMRC for VAT purposes. No more wondering if your invoices are compliant.

  • Your company name and address
  • Customer name and address
  • Unique invoice number
  • Invoice date and due date
  • Description of goods/services
  • Quantity and unit price
  • VAT rate and amount (if applicable)
  • Total amount due
  • Payment terms and bank details
  • Your VAT number (if registered)
A

Your Company Ltd

123 Business Street

London, EC1A 1BB

INVOICE

#INV-2024-001

Date: 15 Dec 2024

Due: 15 Jan 2025

Bill To:

Client Company Ltd

456 Client Avenue, Manchester

DescriptionAmount
Consulting Services - December£2,500.00
Website Development£1,500.00
Subtotal£4,000.00
VAT (20%)£800.00
Total£4,800.00

Track Every Invoice

Know exactly where every invoice stands. From draft to paid, track the complete lifecycle of your invoices.

3

Draft

8

Sent

5

Viewed

42

Paid

Recent Activity

Invoice #INV-2024-042 was paid

2 hours ago

£3,600.00

Client viewed Invoice #INV-2024-041

5 hours ago

£1,200.00

Reminder sent for Invoice #INV-2024-038

1 day ago

£2,400.00
Common Questions

UK Invoicing FAQs

Everything you need to know about creating compliant invoices in the UK.

What must a UK invoice include?

A UK invoice must include: your company name and address, customer name and address, a unique invoice number, invoice date, description of goods or services, quantity and price, total amount due, and payment terms. If VAT registered, you must also include your VAT number, the VAT rate applied, and VAT amount.

When should I add VAT to my invoice?

You must add VAT to your invoices if your business is VAT registered (required once turnover exceeds £90,000 per year). You charge VAT at the appropriate rate (20% standard, 5% reduced, or 0% zero-rated) depending on what you're selling. Some services are exempt from VAT entirely.

What is a valid VAT invoice?

A valid VAT invoice includes all standard invoice information plus: your VAT registration number, the tax point (date of supply), the rate of VAT charged on each item, and the total VAT amount. For invoices over £250, you also need the customer's name and address. Simplified VAT invoices can be used for sales under £250.

How long should I keep invoices for HMRC?

HMRC requires you to keep invoices and other business records for at least 6 years. If you're VAT registered, you must keep VAT records for 6 years. For limited companies, you should keep records for 6 years from the end of the financial year they relate to. Digital copies are acceptable.

What payment terms should I set on invoices?

Common payment terms in the UK are 14, 30, or 60 days from invoice date. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act allows you to charge interest (8% plus Bank of England base rate) and compensation (£40-£100) on overdue B2B invoices. Clearly state your payment terms and bank details on every invoice.

Do I need sequential invoice numbers?

Yes, HMRC requires invoice numbers to be unique and sequential. You cannot reuse or skip invoice numbers. This creates an audit trail and helps prevent fraud. Your numbering system can include prefixes (e.g., INV-2024-001) but must follow a logical sequence.

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