United Kingdom invoice generator
Pick United Kingdom and the invoice sets itself up: VAT 20%, GBP amounts, your VAT number and bank transfer or IBAN bank transfer details. Download a PDF in seconds, with no account and no sign-up.
What an invoice in United Kingdom must include
- Unique, sequential invoice number
- Invoice date and time of supply (tax point) if different
- Your business name, address and VAT registration number
- Customer’s name and address
- Description, quantity and unit price excluding VAT
- VAT rate per item and total VAT charged, in sterling
- Any discount, and totals excluding and including VAT
Rules worth knowing
- You must register for VAT once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months.
- Retailers can issue a simplified VAT invoice for sales up to £250 including VAT.
- If you invoice in another currency, the VAT amount must still be shown in pounds sterling.
VAT setups built in
| Setup | Printed on the invoice |
|---|---|
| VAT 20% (standard) | VAT 20% |
| VAT 5% (reduced) | VAT 5% |
| Not VAT-registered | No tax Not registered for VAT. |
Tax authority: HM Revenue & Customs. Last checked September 2026. Sources: GOV.UK: VAT invoices. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we’ll fix it.
This page is a practical summary, not tax advice. Check with HMRC or an accountant if you’re unsure.
Questions about invoicing in United Kingdom
Can’t find your answer? Email [email protected].
Is this United Kingdom invoice generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit on invoices. The free PDF carries one small “Made with Invoice Passport” line at the bottom, which Pro removes. Invoices are created in your browser, and your details are saved on your own device, not on our servers.
What VAT should I put on an invoice in United Kingdom?
The tool offers these setups: VAT 20% (standard); VAT 5% (reduced); Not VAT-registered. Pick the one that fits and adjust any rate. You can also add extra lines, including withholding that is subtracted from the total. Rates last checked September 2026.
What must an invoice include in United Kingdom?
Unique, sequential invoice number; Invoice date and time of supply (tax point) if different; Your business name, address and VAT registration number; Customer’s name and address; Description, quantity and unit price excluding VAT; VAT rate per item and total VAT charged, in sterling; Any discount, and totals excluding and including VAT.
Can I invoice in USD, EUR or GBP from United Kingdom?
Yes. The default is British Pound (GBP), but you can pick any currency in the Document section. Amounts and dates are formatted the way your client expects. Remember that the tax amount must also be shown in the local currency when you invoice in another one.
How can clients pay me?
Add bank transfer (with Sort code), or IBAN bank transfer, plus an optional online payment link (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) that prints as a QR code.