Why this generator is different
Most “free invoice generators” are lead magnets for accounting software. They deliberately forget your details, watermark your PDF, or wall the download behind an email — because their real goal is pushing you into a paid subscription. This tool's only job is the invoice itself.
- Nothing is uploaded.The entire tool runs in your browser. Client names, amounts, your logo — none of it touches a server. That's not a policy promise, it's how the code works.
- It remembers, locally. Your business profile, tax setup, and document history persist in your browser between visits. Invoice numbering continues automatically.
- Quote → invoice in one click.Send a quote; when it's accepted, convert it without retyping anything.
- Tax done right.GST/VAT presets with both exclusive and inclusive modes — including the divide-don't-multiply math that inclusive tax requires.
What belongs on a proper invoice
A professional invoice needs: a unique invoice number, issue date and due date, your business name and contact details (plus tax registration number if you have one), the client's details, clear line items with quantities and rates, the tax treatment, and the total owed with payment instructions. The generator above includes every one of these fields.
GST and VAT invoices (NZ, AU, UK)
If you're GST-registered in New Zealand, invoices over the threshold must say Tax Invoice, show your GST number, and show the GST-inclusive total. Australia's GST works the same way at 10%. UK VAT invoices need your VAT registration number and the VAT amount at each rate. The tax presets above set the right label and rate for each — for a quick standalone GST calculation, see the NZ GST calculator.
Freelancer invoicing tips that get you paid faster
- Number invoices sequentially and never reuse a number — it's the first thing accountants and auditors check.
- Set the due date explicitly (7 or 14 days beats “on receipt”, which many clients read as “whenever”).
- Put bank details and the invoice number in the notes so paying requires zero back-and-forth.
- Send the quote first, get written acceptance, then invoice — the paper trail prevents most disputes.
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Invoice requirements vary by country and registration status — check your tax authority's current rules.