Freelancer Invoice Generator: Create & Download Professional Invoices

Create a professional freelance invoice with line items, tax, and discounts, then download it as a PDF to send to your client in minutes.

Mathematical Audit

How Your Invoice Total Is Calculated

Each line item's amount is calculated from its quantity and rate. These amounts are summed into a subtotal, then any discount and tax are applied to determine the final total due.

Line Item Amount = Quantity x Rate
Subtotal = sum of all line item amounts
Discount Amount = Subtotal x (Discount % / 100)
Taxable Amount = Subtotal - Discount Amount
Tax Amount = Taxable Amount x (Tax % / 100)
Total Due = Taxable Amount + Tax Amount
Due Date = Invoice Date + payment term (Due on Receipt = 0 days, Net 7/14/30/60 = days after invoice date)

Sales tax and VAT rates vary by location, so confirm the correct rate for your business and your client's location before sending an invoice.

Operational Guide

How to Create a Freelance Invoice

1

Add your business and client details

Enter your name or business name and contact email, plus your client's name and email.

2

Set the invoice number and date

Use a unique, sequential invoice number and the date you're issuing the invoice.

3

Add line items

List each service or deliverable with a description, quantity, and rate. Add as many rows as you need.

4

Apply tax and discounts, and choose payment terms

Add a sales tax or VAT percentage and any discount, then pick a payment term such as Net 7, Net 14, Net 30, or Due on Receipt.

5

Download and send the PDF

Download your invoice as a PDF and email it to your client.

Real-World Scenario Example

"A freelance web designer bills a client for 10 hours of design work at $75/hour plus a $200 flat hosting setup fee, with 8% sales tax and Net 14 payment terms."

Inputs

lineItems:[object Object],[object Object]
taxPercent:8
discountPercent:0
paymentTerms:net-14

Result

Subtotal of $950, plus $76 tax, for a total due of $1,026, payable within 14 days of the invoice date.

Important Disclaimer

This tool generates invoice documents for your convenience and does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Verify applicable sales tax, VAT, or other local requirements with a qualified professional before sending invoices to clients.

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