Is this invoice generator really free?

Yes. There is no signup, no invoice limit, no watermark and no paid tier holding features back. The site is supported by advertising.

Where is my invoice data stored?

On your own device only. The invoice is built in your browser and saved to that browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to a server, which also means clearing your browser data clears your saved draft.

How do I save the invoice as a PDF?

Press Download PDF. Your browser's print dialog opens with the invoice already formatted for a page. Choose Save as PDF as the destination. Everything except the invoice itself is stripped out automatically.

Do I need to charge sales tax or VAT?

That depends on where you and your client are, and what you sell. Enter the rate that applies to you in the tax field and it is calculated on the discounted subtotal. If no rate is entered the line is hidden.

What invoice number should I start at?

Anything sequential works. Many people start at INV-0001 and count up. The only rules that matter are that numbers are unique and never reused, so your records and your accountant can reconcile them.

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INVOICE

Invoice # Date Due PO / Ref

From

Bill to

Description	Qty / Hrs	Rate	Amount

Subtotal$0.00

Discount % $0.00

Tax % $0.00

Shipping

Total$0.00

Amount paid

Balance due$0.00

Notes

Terms & payment details

A free invoice generator that does not ask for anything first

Most "free" invoice tools want an email address before they will show you a template, then stamp their logo on the PDF and cap you at three invoices a month. This one does not. Fill in the invoice above, press Download PDF, and you have a finished document. No account, no watermark, no limit.

Your invoice never leaves your device

This matters more than it sounds. An invoice carries your client's name, your address, your rates and sometimes your bank details. Everything here is built in your browser — there is no server to send it to. Your draft is kept in your browser's own storage so it is still there when you come back, and clearing your browser data clears it. Your logo is read locally too and embedded straight into the page.

How to make an invoice

Add your details. Business name, address, and your tax or company number if you have one. Add a logo if you want the invoice to look like the rest of your business.
Add your client. Use the name their accounts department will recognise, not a first name — it is the single most common reason an invoice sits unpaid in the wrong inbox.
List the work. One line per item or session. Describe it the way the client would recognise it, not the way you filed it.
Set the numbers. Quantity or hours, and your rate. Add tax, a discount or shipping if they apply — unused rows disappear.
Set the terms. When payment is due and how to pay it. Include bank details if you want to be paid by transfer.
Download the PDF and send it.

What has to be on an invoice

Requirements vary by country, but almost every tax authority expects the same core set, and this template includes all of it:

The word Invoice, so it is not mistaken for a quote
A unique invoice number that is never reused
The date it was issued, and the date payment is due
Your business name, address and tax registration number if you have one
Your client's name and address
A clear description of what is being charged for
The amount, any tax shown separately, and the total owed

If you are registered for VAT, GST or sales tax, showing the tax as its own line is usually a legal requirement rather than a nicety — your client needs it to reclaim the tax.

Getting paid faster

Two things move the needle more than anything else on the document itself. Send the invoice the day the work finishes, not at month end — the memory of the work and the willingness to pay for it fade together. And put the payment method directly on the invoice, so nobody has to email you asking how to pay.

Shorter terms help too. "Due within 14 days" is paid faster than "due within 30 days", and "due on receipt" faster still. Very few clients push back on terms stated up front.

Common questions

Is this invoice generator really free?: Yes — no signup, no invoice limit, no watermark, no feature held back behind a paid tier. The site is supported by advertising.
Where is my invoice data stored?: On your device only, in your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to a server. Clearing your browser data clears your saved draft, so download the PDF for anything you need to keep.
How do I save the invoice as a PDF?: Press Download PDF. Your browser's print dialog opens with the invoice already laid out for a page — choose "Save as PDF" as the destination. The header, buttons and this article are stripped out automatically.
Can I use this on my phone?: Yes. The layout adapts to a small screen and both iOS and Android can save the result as a PDF from the share or print menu.
Do I need to charge sales tax or VAT?: That depends on where you are, where your client is, and what you sell. Enter whatever rate applies to you — it is calculated on the subtotal after any discount. Leave it blank and the line disappears.
What invoice number should I start at?: Anything sequential. INV-0001 is a fine start. The only real rules are that numbers are unique and never reused.
Can I send the invoice from here?: No — there is no server, so there is nothing to send email from. Download the PDF and attach it to your own email, which also means the invoice arrives from your address rather than a stranger's domain.

Invoice templates by trade

Same builder, set up with the lines and terms that trade normally uses: