Proforma invoice template

Proforma invoice template

Download a free proforma invoice template to share preliminary costs before delivery and final billing.

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Client: Alpine Imports
Preliminary bill of sale format
Used before goods or services are delivered
Clear scope and pricing confirmation

Why businesses use proforma invoices

Align on scope and pricing

Proforma invoices help both sides agree on products, quantities, pricing, and terms before delivery.

Reduce misunderstandings

Important details are reviewed in advance so you can correct assumptions before final billing.

Support pre-delivery workflows

Useful for approvals, international shipping documents, and pre-sale communication.

What a proforma invoice should include

Use these fields so the document is clear, reviewable, and ready to convert into a final invoice.

Proforma number for reference.

Date of issue.

Seller details and business information.

Buyer details and contact information.

Description of goods or services.

Estimated quantities and prices.

Estimated tax and total amount.

Validity period and delivery terms.

Proforma document vs final invoice

A proforma invoice previews a sale. A final invoice is the official payment document after delivery.

Proforma invoice

Pre-sale planning document.

  • Non-binding overview of scope and costs
  • Shared before goods/services are delivered
  • Used to align terms and reduce uncertainty
Final invoice

Post-delivery billing document.

  • Official payment request
  • Sent after delivery or billing milestone
  • Used for accounting and payment tracking

Frequently asked questions about proforma invoices

What is a proforma invoice?

It is a preliminary bill of sale sent before delivery so buyer and seller can approve details in advance.

What is the difference between a proforma invoice and a normal invoice?

A proforma is non-binding and pre-sale. A normal invoice is sent after delivery and requests payment.

Why do people issue proforma invoices?

They are used to confirm scope, pricing, taxes, quantities, and terms before final delivery and billing.

What are the disadvantages of a proforma invoice?

It cannot replace a final invoice for accounting and payment collection after delivery.

When should I use a pro forma invoice?

Use it before delivery when sale details need agreement, then issue a final invoice once terms are fulfilled.

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