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Get Sign-Off Before You Deliver the Work
Send a preliminary bill for a client to approve, common for large jobs, deposits, and international sales, before a formal invoice is issued.
- Gets client sign-off on price and scope before delivery
- Commonly used for deposits and international transactions
- Free to generate. Converts to a final invoice once approved
What is a proforma invoice, and how is it different from a regular invoice?
A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill sent before the goods or services are delivered, showing the client what they'll owe so they can approve it, arrange financing, or clear customs, without creating an actual payment obligation yet. It's not a demand for payment the way a regular invoice is; it becomes one only once you issue the final invoice after delivery.
How it works
No accounting background needed. Free account required to save your document.
Answer a few questions
Tell us about your business, your client, and what you're billing for.
Preview your document
Your Proforma Invoice is generated instantly, customized to your answers. Takes about 3 minutes total.
Publish or download
Payable link, PDF, or plain text. Free with a quick sign-up.
Who needs a Proforma Invoice?
A proforma invoice matters most when the client needs to see and approve the numbers before anything ships or starts.
Buyers often need a proforma invoice to arrange import financing or clear customs before goods are shipped.
For large projects, a proforma invoice gives the client a concrete number to approve internally before committing a deposit.
What is included in your Proforma Invoice
A proforma invoice looks like a real invoice, clearly marked as preliminary.
The preview
- Itemised goods or services and estimated total
- Clearly labeled "Proforma", not a payment demand
- Expected delivery or start date
Get approval before you deliver
Send a clear preview of the bill to come.
Create a Proforma Invoice FreeFree to generate. Takes about 3 minutes. Free account required.
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