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Download Simple Invoice Template 

Downloading a simple invoice template saves time and increases efficiency, giving companies an easy, cost-effective, quick charging method. It can be filled out and sent to clients in minutes, ensuring you are paid promptly. 

Free Invoice Generator 

Don’t have time to download an invoice? Try the FreshBooks free invoice generator. Simply fill in the required fields, download the completed form, and send it to your customer. 

FreshBooks Invoice Generator

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Bill From:

Your Company Name
Company Email
Street Address
City
,
Zip Code

Bill To:

Company/Name
Street Address
City
,
Zip Code

Invoice Number:

0000001
0000001

Date:

Amount Due (USD)

$0.00

DescriptionRateQtyLine Total
Enter an item name
Describe this item
0.00
1
1
0.00
Subtotal0.00

Discount

0.00
Total0.00
Amount Due (USD)$0.00

More Invoice Templates 

The following invoice templates are examples of free invoice templates available on the FreshBooks website. 

You can visit the FreshBooks invoice templates page or try our invoice generator. There you will find everything you need to bill your clients professionally for free.

Uncertain what type of service invoice template to use? Create individual invoices for clients, and add a personal touch with standard invoice templates to simplify billing.

More Standard Invoice Template

Keep physical copies and make sure you’re paid correctly with a professional-looking printable invoice template. 

More Printable Invoice Template

With sections for labor costs and materials, blank invoice templates make it easy to generate a professional invoice in minutes.

More Blank Invoice Template

Free, downloadable billing invoice templates make billing simple, helping companies get the money owed to them faster.

More Billing Invoice Template

Easily create customizable templates for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners with hourly invoice templates that you can tailor to any client. 

More Hourly Invoice Template

Invoice templates for deposits and retainers can guarantee some payment in advance when working on a longer-term contract. 

Outline advance costs for your labor and materials in a longer-term contract with a downloadable retainer invoice template.

More Retainer Invoice Template

You can tailor a proforma invoice template to request payment in advance before supplying goods or services.

More Proforma Invoice Template

Small business owners can charge a deposit in advance with customizable deposit invoice templates. 

More Deposit Invoice Template

Create individual invoices for clients, and add a personal touch with Net 30 invoice templates to allow clients some leeway regarding payment due dates.

More Net 30 Invoice Template

Handle billing with a customizable services rendered invoice template to streamline your billing process once the work is complete. 

More Services Rendered Invoice Template

Simple Invoice Template vs. FreshBooks 

The free invoice templates are a good quick-billing solution, but when you run your own business, you need a more powerful tool, like the FreshBooks invoicing software.

Simple Invoice Template

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FreshBooks

Features

Simple Invoice Templates

Flexible invoice templates

Printable formats

Email invoices at no cost

Accept payments on invoices

Schedule invoices

Automate payment reminders and late fees

Manage paid and outstanding invoices

Set up deposits for projects

Add discounts and credits to invoices

Automate recurring subscription invoices

Create and send invoices via mobile devices

Access your invoices FOREVER on the cloud 🔥

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Invoicing 101: Helpful Resources for Your Business 

Billing clients can be smooth and simple. You need to get paid for your time, effort, and hard work, which is why the FreshBooks team has compiled helpful resources to help people grow their businesses. See the following articles to get started on your path to success. 


How to Invoice a Company: A Step-By-Step Guide for Small Businesses

How to Invoice a Company: A Step-By-Step Guide for Businesses


How to Process an Invoice: A Guide for Small Business Owners

How to Process an Invoice: A Guide for Small Business Owners


How to Make an Invoice

How to Make an Invoice


How to Keep Track of Invoices and Payments. a How-To Guide

How to Keep Track of Invoices and Payments: A Guide


Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any legal requirements for using a simple invoice? 

Yes, you must include the business name and address of both your company and the customer or client’s, an invoice number, the date, payment details, due date, description/quantity of goods or services rendered, the amount due, payment information, and sales taxes. FreshBooks’ customizable templates are designed to suit all legal requirements.

Can I use a simple invoice template to bill international clients? 

Yes, the FreshBooks simple templates for invoicing are customizable so that you can add in items like the total cost for shipping, merchandise descriptions, job description, product values, manufacturing country, IRS number, and any other important business information. You can even document the total amount due in foreign currency.

How do I ensure that my simple invoice complies with tax laws? 

Ensure all information is clear and concise, describing all goods and services. Include your company name and your customer’s information, the amount due in USD, and any sales taxes.  Keeping invoices organized with financial reports stored safely on your computer will also help you in case of an audit.

Can I include payment instructions on a simple invoice template? 

Yes, customizable FreshBooks templates, including Microsoft Word, PDF invoices, and Excel invoice template file format options, have space for any notes or instructions you want to add. It’s smart to include payment terms so the client has no question about remuneration timelines and whether you accept checks, online payments, etc. 

Can I add multiple items to a simple invoice template? 

Yes, every FreshBooks simple free invoice template is customizable and has plenty of space for multiple line items, product descriptions, payment information, and anything else you want to include in your documentation of any given transaction. You can even add your business logo. 

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