{"id":28818,"date":"2023-10-03T17:20:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=28818"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:33:53","slug":"selfemployed-and-need-a-new-invoice-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/blog\/bookkeeping-blog\/selfemployed-and-need-a-new-invoice-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-employed and need an invoice generator?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Small biz owners, freelancers, sole traders<\/a>, and anyone else who needs an invoice generator, listen up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got one! Yep, one part of our free bookkeeping tools <\/a>platform that we hope can massively help you is our invoicing tool. Generating an invoice has never been easier, because now, you barely have to lift a finger! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go over the ins and outs of invoice generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an invoice generator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An invoice generator is a program or software that can create an invoice for you. But what\u2019s an invoice? It\u2019s essentially a document asking for payment. It includes a list of goods and services you\u2019ve provided for a customer or a client, how much you\u2019re owed and when payment is due. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To easily create and send out invoices, use an invoice generator! It helps when you\u2019re chasing for payment or trying to keep track of who\u2019s paid and who still owes you. Our invoice generator tool<\/a> does it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s on an invoice anyway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Names (or company names) of the buyer and seller<\/td>The amount being charged<\/td><\/tr>
A unique invoice reference number<\/td>Any VAT that applies (note: it doesn\u2019t apply to everyone)<\/td><\/tr>
List of goods and services you\u2019re seeking payment for<\/td>The total amount owed<\/td><\/tr>
The date the goods\/services were supplied<\/td>When and how to pay (like bank details)<\/td><\/tr>
The date of the invoice<\/td>Include whether late payment fees apply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to HMRC<\/a>, these are the main things you need to include on an invoice. Luckily, you don\u2019t need to memorise this list. Instead, you can use our self-employed invoice generator (it\u2019s free \ud83d\ude4c) to personalise and send out your invoice in minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell me how to generate an invoice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s pretty simple. All you have to do is fill in the blanks! Let\u2019s rewind and start at the beginning though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you need to sign up for our free bookkeeping tools. Then, head to the \u201cmy finances\u201d section. Next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n