What every invoice must include

A clear invoice gets paid faster and keeps you on the right side of tax rules. Whatever country you work in, these are the details clients and accountants expect to see.

1. 1

   A unique, sequential invoice number, the issue date and a due date.

2. 2

   Your business name and address, plus a VAT/GST number if you are registered.

3. 3

   Your client’s name and address, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit price and line total.

4. 4

   The subtotal, any discount, the tax rate and tax amount, and the total due with its currency.

5. 5

   How to pay: bank details or a payment link, and your payment terms.