The essentials.
WHAT EVERY INVOICE NEEDS
The word "Invoice" A unique invoice number The date issued Your business name and address Your contact details The customer's name and address A description of what was supplied The amount, clearly Payment terms and due date How to pay
THE INVOICE NUMBER
Unique and sequential.
Your accountant needs this. So do you, when chasing payment.
THE DESCRIPTION
Specific enough that the customer recognises what they are paying for.
"Consultancy services" invites questions. "Website redesign, phase one, as agreed 3 March" does not.
THE DUE DATE
An actual date, not "30 days".
"Due 15 April" is clearer and harder to ignore.
HOW TO PAY
Account details, or a payment link.
Make paying the easiest thing on the page.
FOR REGISTERED BUSINESSES
Include your registration number.
Your accountant can tell you what else applies to your situation.
