Here’s our compilation of great freelance invoice templates. Feel free to download, modify and use any you like. For more templates, refer to our main invoice templates page. Read on for tips on how to make a great invoice and other downloadable templates. Before we dive in, check out our online invoice maker to start making an invoice that’s going to work perfectly for your needs.
Freelance Invoice Templates
Freelancers have a hard time finding the perfect template to bill for the work they’ve done. We understand this, and we’ve developed a way for you to conveniently create a freelance invoice template so you can bill for your work no matter what type of work you do.
Downloadable Freelance Invoice Templates
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Benefits of Using a Self-Employed Invoice Template
A self-employed invoice template is a great option for freelancers because it can:
- Save time in the long run as you reuse the same template.
- Keep you organized with expenses and taxes.
- Give you a professional look to match your professional services.
- Make outlining the services and deliverables for each client a breeze.
- Establish a springboard for growing your self-employed business.
Why Should I Use a Self-Employed Invoice Template?
Freelancer invoicing is much more than just sending an email with your PayPal address.
Once you get the ball rolling in this self-employed business, you need to keep up a professional front in your networking, communication, deliverables—and in your finances. You can dazzle your client with a project, but if you don’t offer a professional-looking self-employed invoice, they may rethink a long-term relationship.
So, a question: who needs to use a self-employed invoice?
The answer: nearly anyone who is self-employed in any capacity.
Even if you’re running a side gig on top of your 9-5, you should step up your freelancer invoicing if you want it to continue.
How are Templates Specifically Designed for Freelancers Better?
It can be hard to find an invoice that’s going to work well for your work. You need something that’s going to include the billing details you require. You also want it to fit your freelance work properly without having a lot of empty space that’s unusable for you.
That’s why we’ve created an invoice generator you can easily use. We also offer fully customized freelance invoice templates specifically designed with freelancers in mind. We make sure they include what you need to create a professionally formatted invoice to send to your clients.
If you’re looking for other templates or file formats, be sure to check out our more generalized list of invoice templates.
How can I get paid?
You’ve got your freelance invoice ready to go, but what about actually getting paid? If you’re looking for the fastest, most convenient way for your customers to pay you, you’ll need to know how to accept payments online.
Step 1: Choose a Payment Processor To start, you’ll need to choose a payment processor that works for your unique freelance business. Consider whether it’s an all-in-one solution or if you’ll also need a merchant account and/or payment gateway. Factor in the fees, too.
Step 2: Set up Payment Options Once you’ve got your system set up, it’s time to think about how you’ll offer your customers user-friendly ways to pay you online. You could include a secure checkout form on your website, or you could plan to send invoices or payment links via email or text.
Step 3: Offer Multiple Payment Methods Figure out which kinds of payments you want to accept. For example, Invoice Simple Payments makes it easy for customers to pay you online via credit or debit card, ACH bank transfer (US only), PayPal, or Venmo (US only). The more options you offer, the more convenient it is for your customers, and the more likely you are to get paid on time!
Additional Invoice Templates for Freelancers
If you’re looking for additional self-employed invoice ideas, you’ll find dozens of other options on our other template pages:
Read the article: What is an invoice?
Just getting started? This article covers the basics, like how you use, make and send professional invoices as someone who is self-employed.
Read the article: How to write an invoice
Get into the invoice-making process? Read the article to learn what you should include, and how to make your invoice personal and professional as you start your self-employed journey.
The main things to include in your invoice will be the type of work done and the payment amount for that work. You’ll also need the total amount and when the payment is due. The way all of this is organized is going to depend on your preferences and what your clients might expect to see in an invoice.
Payments can be broken down into smaller categories, such as the amount done as well as how it’s billed. For instance, if you provide hourly assistance, you’ll include how many hours you worked on the project, your hourly rate, and the total for that project or part of the project.
You’ll also want to include details your client will need to know about how to pay the invoice. Make sure it states the payment methods you accept and has the details they need to pay using that method. For instance, you’ll need to include your email address if you use an online payment system. If there are added fees for a chosen payment system, do not forget to include those as well.
If you have more than a handful of regular clients as a freelancer, you can consider using an invoice generator. Using software means you can save time, stay organized and start accepting payment via credit card.
We make it easy for you to create invoices no matter where you are or what you’re doing. When you need to create an invoice, our website and app make it easy for you. Check our features page to see what you’re missing.
After selecting your desired Google Sheets download link, you’ll be directed to a read-only version. From there, select ‘File’ from top left menu, then ‘Make a copy…’ to get your own editable version.
Microsoft Word also offers a few free templates. You can find them from File > New and then search/select from the available invoice templates.
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