Why invoices are important
Requests payment from the buyer
An invoice tells the buyer exactly what to pay, when to pay, and how to pay.
Documents the sale
Invoices are records of what was sold and help keep bookkeeping accurate.
Adds a professional touch
Clear invoices make your business look organized and trustworthy.
What an invoice should include
Use these core fields to create complete, professional invoices.
Seller and buyer information
Products or services sold
Unit prices and totals
Tax rates and tax amount
Invoice date and due date
Payment terms and payment method
What is an invoice, and other questions
An invoice is a document, usually PDF or digital, that confirms a sale and asks the buyer to pay.
They are different. A bill is usually presented at checkout, a receipt confirms payment, and an invoice requests payment.
It is your payment request sent to a customer for goods or services already delivered.
A bill is commonly used at point of sale, while an invoice is a formal payment request sent to a client.
Usually yes, but long-term clients may be invoiced on a schedule such as weekly or monthly.
Invoices are used to get paid, track sales, support bookkeeping, and prepare taxes.
It means creating a payment document for the buyer with all relevant sale and payment details.
It includes buyer and seller details, items sold, prices, taxes, totals, and payment instructions.
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