![]() In fact, most of us send their invoice via e-mail, attached as pdf. ![]() E-Invoices and other forms of electronic billing are replacing invoices on paper. The future, or rather the present invoice is electronic. 1 UStG” in Germany or “Umsatzsteuerfrei aufgrund der Kleinunternehmerregelung” in Austria). If the invoicing party is exempt from the VAT (as most freelancers are), they need to explicitly state that they are exempt (e.g. The German speaking countries Switzerland, Austria and Germany have similar requirements – except that there is no legal reason to mention the word ‘invoice’. an address where any legal documents can be delivered to you if you are using a business name. ![]() the trader’s name or any business name being used.the date the goods or service were provided (supply date).company name and address of your client.your (company) name, address and contact information.The following information must also be included: In the UK, the word ‘invoice’ must clearly be indicated on the document. Your client might need it once, however, to file his payments correctly. My advice: Don’t use your SSN on an invoice, you never know where it is going to end and who’s going to see it). The USA do not have many legal requirements for freelancers’ invoices – but be aware that your client will have to file the yearly payments to you to the IRS who will then contact you to file a form. But what else do you need to make your invoice legally correct? The answer to this question depends where you work from. Detailed charges, listing each product or service separately.Let’s stick to the topic: Your invoice needs to state the following. With your (or your firm’s) name, your address and if possible a logo (but please: spare me the fancy WordArt creations in neon colors – you’ll be better off without logo…but I will talk to you about that some other time). An invoice, just as any professional correspondence for that matter, needs a professional heading. It seems obvious, but – gosh! – you would not believe the things I have seen. But do you know what it needs to create the perfect invoice? A correct invoice in conformance with the law? Creating the perfect invoice is one of the factors which will help your company to stand out. Whether you have created thousands of them already or are working on your first invoice: Congratulations.
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