Invoice Format
A simple invoice format that fills itself in. Type what you are charging for, pick a look, download the PDF. Works with or without GST.
What every invoice should carry
- Who is billing, with contact details
- Who is being billed
- A unique invoice number
- The date, and a real due date
- A clear description of what is being charged for
- Quantity, rate and line total
- The total, and the amount in words
- How to pay — bank details or a UPI ID
Word and Excel formats cost more than they look
A downloaded template starts fine and then drifts. Borders break on export, a formula quietly stops including a row, and the version you copy next month still has last month's date in it. If you send more than a couple of invoices a month, filling in a form beats maintaining a file.
Give the client one thing to do
Every extra step between the invoice and the payment adds days. A due date, a payment method and — for rupee invoices — a UPI button turn the invoice from a document into an action.
Common mistakes
- No due date, so payment happens whenever
- Retyping bank details each time, which invites a typo
- A one-line description that invites questions
- Copying an old invoice and leaving an old date or client name in it
- Sending a screenshot instead of a PDF
Make one now
Free, no account, and the PDF is print-ready A4.
Questions
Do I need GST on my invoice?
Can I use my own logo and colours?
Can I invoice in dollars or another currency?
Is this really free?
This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and what applies depends on your business — confirm anything important with your CA.
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