Invoicing — send bills and get paid for your work
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Invoicing — send bills and get paid for your work
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Invoicing — send bills and get paid for your work
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Invoicing is how you bill clients for work delivered or products sold. A clear, professional invoice gets you paid faster, keeps your records organized, and ensures you meet legal requirements for tax reporting.
What is an invoice?
An invoice is a document that requests payment from a client. It lists what you provided, the amount due, payment terms, and the details the client needs to pay you: your name, address, bank details, and often your VAT Number.
Every invoice should include a unique Invoice ID so you and your client can reference it later. Without one, matching payments to specific jobs becomes a guessing game.
How invoicing works in practice
The typical flow is straightforward:
You complete the work or deliver the product.
You create an invoice with all required details and send it to the client.
The client pays via bank transfer to your IBAN or another agreed method.
You record the payment in your bookkeeping system and mark the invoice as paid.
Payment terms matter. Net 14, net 30, or due on receipt tells the client when you expect payment. Clear terms reduce delays and awkward follow-up conversations.
Invoicing tips for faster payment
Send invoices promptly after completing work. The longer you wait, the longer you wait to get paid. Include your IBAN prominently so the client can pay with a single bank transfer. If you charge VAT, show the net amount, VAT amount, and total separately.
With a bunq Business Account, incoming payments arrive with instant notifications. You always know the moment a client pays, and you can match the payment to the right invoice immediately.
Common questions
What must appear on a business invoice?
Requirements vary by country, but most invoices need your business name, address, tax or VAT number, invoice date, a unique invoice number, a description of goods or services, amounts, and payment details. Check local rules to make sure yours are complete.
What if a client does not pay on time?
Send a polite reminder first. If payment is still overdue, you may charge late fees or interest if your terms allow it. Persistent non-payment may require formal collection steps. Keeping clear records from the start protects you throughout the process.
Table of contents
Invoicing is how you bill clients for work delivered or products sold. A clear, professional invoice gets you paid faster, keeps your records organized, and ensures you meet legal requirements for tax reporting.
What is an invoice?
An invoice is a document that requests payment from a client. It lists what you provided, the amount due, payment terms, and the details the client needs to pay you: your name, address, bank details, and often your VAT Number.
Every invoice should include a unique Invoice ID so you and your client can reference it later. Without one, matching payments to specific jobs becomes a guessing game.
How invoicing works in practice
The typical flow is straightforward:
You complete the work or deliver the product.
You create an invoice with all required details and send it to the client.
The client pays via bank transfer to your IBAN or another agreed method.
You record the payment in your bookkeeping system and mark the invoice as paid.
Payment terms matter. Net 14, net 30, or due on receipt tells the client when you expect payment. Clear terms reduce delays and awkward follow-up conversations.
Invoicing tips for faster payment
Send invoices promptly after completing work. The longer you wait, the longer you wait to get paid. Include your IBAN prominently so the client can pay with a single bank transfer. If you charge VAT, show the net amount, VAT amount, and total separately.
With a bunq Business Account, incoming payments arrive with instant notifications. You always know the moment a client pays, and you can match the payment to the right invoice immediately.
Common questions
What must appear on a business invoice?
Requirements vary by country, but most invoices need your business name, address, tax or VAT number, invoice date, a unique invoice number, a description of goods or services, amounts, and payment details. Check local rules to make sure yours are complete.
What if a client does not pay on time?
Send a polite reminder first. If payment is still overdue, you may charge late fees or interest if your terms allow it. Persistent non-payment may require formal collection steps. Keeping clear records from the start protects you throughout the process.
Table of contents
Invoicing is how you bill clients for work delivered or products sold. A clear, professional invoice gets you paid faster, keeps your records organized, and ensures you meet legal requirements for tax reporting.
What is an invoice?
An invoice is a document that requests payment from a client. It lists what you provided, the amount due, payment terms, and the details the client needs to pay you: your name, address, bank details, and often your VAT Number.
Every invoice should include a unique Invoice ID so you and your client can reference it later. Without one, matching payments to specific jobs becomes a guessing game.
How invoicing works in practice
The typical flow is straightforward:
You complete the work or deliver the product.
You create an invoice with all required details and send it to the client.
The client pays via bank transfer to your IBAN or another agreed method.
You record the payment in your bookkeeping system and mark the invoice as paid.
Payment terms matter. Net 14, net 30, or due on receipt tells the client when you expect payment. Clear terms reduce delays and awkward follow-up conversations.
Invoicing tips for faster payment
Send invoices promptly after completing work. The longer you wait, the longer you wait to get paid. Include your IBAN prominently so the client can pay with a single bank transfer. If you charge VAT, show the net amount, VAT amount, and total separately.
With a bunq Business Account, incoming payments arrive with instant notifications. You always know the moment a client pays, and you can match the payment to the right invoice immediately.
Common questions
What must appear on a business invoice?
Requirements vary by country, but most invoices need your business name, address, tax or VAT number, invoice date, a unique invoice number, a description of goods or services, amounts, and payment details. Check local rules to make sure yours are complete.
What if a client does not pay on time?
Send a polite reminder first. If payment is still overdue, you may charge late fees or interest if your terms allow it. Persistent non-payment may require formal collection steps. Keeping clear records from the start protects you throughout the process.