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Freelance invoice template

Create a freelance invoice that helps you get paid

This free freelance invoice template helps designers, developers, writers, consultants, contractors, and other independent professionals bill without starting from a blank document. Describe the project, list hourly or fixed-price services, add approved expenses, set a due date, and give the client the payment details they need.

Connect work to the agreement

Include the project name, service period, contract or purchase-order reference, deliverables, hours, and rates so the client can approve the bill quickly.

Set clear payment terms

State the due date, accepted payment method, currency, late-fee policy when applicable, and any deposit or partial payment already received.

Keep expenses transparent

Separate reimbursable expenses from your professional fees and describe them clearly, attaching supporting records outside the invoice when the client requires them.

Common questions

About this freelance invoice

What should a freelancer put on an invoice?

Include your name or business, the client, a unique invoice number, issue and due dates, an itemized description of the work, taxes when applicable, the total due, and payment instructions.

Can I invoice hourly and fixed-price work together?

Yes. Use separate line items for hours and hourly rates, project fees, milestones, retainers, or approved expenses so the client can understand how the total was calculated.

Tax, invoicing, and record-keeping requirements vary by business and jurisdiction. Review the completed document before sending it.