What to include on a independent contractor invoice
- Your contract or purchase order number.
- The dates the work covers, split by week or half month if the company asks for it.
- Your tax ID if the client needs it for their records, for example for a 1099 in the US.
- Approved expenses, with receipts.
And the basics every invoice needs: a unique number, the issue date, when it is due, your details and the client’s, and how to pay.
A tip for independent contractors
Ask once how the client wants invoices split and where to send them. Following their format is the fastest way to get approved and paid on time.
Questions
What should a independent contractor invoice include?
Your details and the client’s, an invoice number, the issue and due date, a line for each piece of work, the total, and how to pay. For independent contractors it also helps to include: your contract or purchase order number; the dates the work covers, split by week or half month if the company asks for it; your tax ID if the client needs it for their records, for example for a 1099 in the US; approved expenses, with receipts.
Is this template free?
Yes. Edit it here and download a PDF. There is no account and no watermark, and your details stay in your browser.
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