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Invoice Generator

Create professional invoices with tax calculation and print-ready output

Invoice Details

Company Info

Client Info

Line Items

Description Qty Unit Price Amount
Subtotal: $0.00
Tax: $0.00
Total: $0.00

Create a polished, professional invoice in minutes — no account, no spreadsheet template, no design skills required. Fill in your company and client details, list line items, set a tax rate, and print or save a clean PDF. It is built for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners who bill clients without heavyweight accounting software.

How to Use

  • Enter your details: Company name and address, invoice number, issue date, and due date.
  • Add the client: Their name and billing address.
  • List line items: Description, quantity, and unit price — amounts calculate automatically.
  • Set the tax rate: As a percentage (8.5 means 8.5%).
  • Add notes (optional): Payment terms, bank details, or a thank-you message.
  • Print or save: Click Print Invoice and choose “Save as PDF”.

Features

  • Automatic line-item, subtotal, tax, and grand total calculation
  • Unlimited line items with per-item quantity and unit price
  • Required-field validation so nothing important is left blank
  • Optional notes section for payment terms
  • Clean print layout with a dedicated totals block
  • Fully client-side — your financial data never leaves your device

What Makes a Good Invoice?

A good invoice does two jobs: it tells the client exactly what they are paying for, and it makes paying easy. That means a unique invoice number both sides can reference, a clear due date instead of a vague “upon receipt”, and itemized lines rather than one lump sum — itemization sharply reduces disputes because the client can match every charge to approved work. Payment terms matter too: Net 30 means due within 30 days of issue, and stating it explicitly beats chasing late payments informally. Keep numbers sequential and archive every invoice; consistent numbering is essential for bookkeeping and, in many jurisdictions, a legal tax requirement.

Use Cases

  • Freelancers: Bill for design, writing, development, or consulting.
  • Contractors: Invoice project milestones with itemized labor and materials.
  • Small businesses: Issue professional invoices without paying for accounting software.
  • Agencies: Bill retainers or one-off projects with clear terms.

Tips for Getting Paid Faster

Invoice the day work is delivered — billing delays reliably become payment delays. Put the due date and total in the email subject line so the invoice cannot get lost. With larger companies, ask upfront about purchase order numbers; a missing PO is one of the most common reasons corporate invoices get rejected. And write specific line items: “Website redesign — homepage and three inner pages” gets approved faster than “Design services”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I save the invoice as a PDF?

Yes, click Print Invoice and use your browser's 'Save as PDF' option in the print dialog. This generates a clean, professional PDF that you can send to clients or archive for your records.

Is my invoice data stored anywhere?

No, all data stays in your browser. The invoice generator operates entirely client-side. Your company information, client details, and line items are never sent to any server.

Can I add a logo to my invoice?

The current version generates a clean, text-based invoice layout. For custom branding, you can print to PDF and add your logo using a PDF editor, or modify the company name field to include branding information.

How is tax calculated on the invoice?

Tax is calculated as a percentage of the subtotal. Enter your applicable tax rate (e.g., 8.5 for 8.5%), and the tool automatically computes the tax amount and updates the grand total.