UK invoicing

Built around what a UK invoice actually needs

Invoito isn't a generic template translated for the UK - it's built around HMRC's own guidance on what a valid invoice contains.
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What HMRC expects on a standard invoice

According to HMRC guidance, a standard invoice should include a unique identifying number, your business name and address, your customer's name and address, a clear description of the goods or services provided, the date the goods or services were supplied (the "tax point"), the invoice date, and the total amount owed. Invoito includes every one of these by default - there's nothing to remember to add manually.
  • A unique, sequential invoice number - generated automatically, never duplicated
  • Your business name, address and contact details
  • Your customer’s name and address
  • A clear description of the work or goods supplied
  • The invoice date and the date of supply
  • The total amount due

Sole trader or limited company

If you're a sole trader, your invoice should show your name (and any trading name you use) and address. If you trade as a limited company, it should show your full registered company name and, where you choose to include it, your company registration number. Set your business type once in Invoito and the right details appear on every invoice from then on.

VAT invoices

Once you're VAT registered, a valid VAT invoice needs a few extra details on top of the standard list: your VAT registration number, the VAT rate applied, the VAT amount, and the net and gross totals. Invoito handles this automatically the moment you turn on VAT in your business settings.
See the full VAT invoice breakdown →

Do I legally need an invoice number?

HMRC expects invoices to be uniquely and sequentially identifiable. Invoito assigns each invoice a sequential number automatically, so you never have to track it yourself.

What is the difference between invoicing as a sole trader and a limited company?

Do I need to charge VAT?

How long should I keep copies of invoices?

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