Business & Commercial
Invoice Template Template
A clear, correctly formatted invoice helps you get paid on time and meets the requirements for your records and any VAT obligations.
What this invoice template covers
- Your and the customer's details
- Invoice number and date
- Description of goods or services
- Amounts, VAT and total due
- Payment terms and details
When you need a invoice template
- Billing a customer
- Requesting payment
- Keeping proper financial records
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a invoice template helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Sale of Goods Act 1979 & Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
Imply core terms into business contracts for goods and services, such as satisfactory quality and reasonable care.
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Governs terms in contracts with consumers, including fairness and statutory rights — relevant wherever you sell to the public.
UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
Apply wherever a contract involves handling personal data.
Frequently asked questions
What must a VAT invoice include?
VAT-registered businesses must include specific details such as the VAT number, rate and amount.
What payment terms should I set?
Common terms are 14 or 30 days. Clear terms support late-payment interest claims if needed.
How Legal Lift helps
Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored invoice template, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word, and e-sign with LegalSign. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.
This page explains the law in general terms to help you understand your invoice template. It is information, not legal advice. For guidance on your specific circumstances, our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are here to help.