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An invoice is a document which a seller or service provider issues to his customer. The invoice includes the basic information about the transaction - date, names of seller and buyer, the products, the price and payment terms. the invoice indicates the buyer must pay the seller, and is also important for accounting and tax purposes.

Where can I find an Invoice template?

Before the computer and internet age, sellers printed invoice ledgers. Today this is not necessary, as you can use either invoice producing software or a downloadable invoice template were you simply fill out the blanks.

A simple search on Google will provide you with a countless number of websites which provide invoice templates or invoice software. Here are two examples:

1. Invoicebyclick software: what's nice about this tool is that you get a one month free trial. this easy to use tool also has many other features, such as Produce reports, Sales reports and Clients Lists.

2. The cheaper alternative is the invoice template. On this invoice site you can find great printable invoice forms and templates.

Create an invoice yourself

You can also create an invoice form on your own. All you have to do is write the form on your PC, leave blank spaces for the transaction details, and print It.

Her are the sections that need to appear on the invoice form you prepare:

1. Invoice header
A. Your business information: business name, address, email, phone number and business registration number.
B. Title: The word "bill" or 'invoice" should appear on top of the form.

C. Invoice number: every invoice must have a serial number.
D. Invoice issue date.
E. Customer name and address.

2. Invoice Body

A. Goods or services: a description of the services or goods your supplying - including quantity, price per unit and total sum for individual goods.

B.Total sum: add up the total payment for all goods or services.

3. comments

A. Payment terms (not necessary) and any additional relevant information, such as feel is delivery instructions or return policy.

Invoice form example:

Invoice

From: Jim Jones, 101 orange st. LA California. phone: 1111111111

TO: Moses Head, NY NY

Invoice number: 00012

Date: 4.4.08

Items:
spoon: $1.00
fork: $2.00
knife: $2.00