Invoice Maker
Free invoice generator — create professional invoices online with logo, line items, tax, and discounts. Download as PDF. No signup needed.
Free UK invoice generator — create professional, HMRC-compliant VAT invoices online in minutes with no account, no subscription, and no software to install. Whether you are a sole trader, limited company, or freelancer, this free invoice maker lets you fill in your business details, client information, and line items, then download a watermark-free PDF ready to send by email or post.
This free invoice generator for UK businesses supports all the fields required by HMRC for a valid VAT invoice: your business name and address, the customer's name and address, a unique invoice number, invoice date, tax point date, your VAT registration number, a description of the goods or services, the quantity and unit price per item, VAT rate applied (standard 20%, reduced 5%, or zero-rated 0%), total VAT amount, and the total amount including VAT. For invoices below the £250 simplified invoice threshold, a shortened format is also supported. If you are a sole trader below the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, you can generate a non-VAT invoice without a VAT number — the tool supports both formats.
Unlike invoice software that charges a monthly fee or limits features on a free plan, this free invoice generator gives you everything you actually need at no cost: custom logo upload, GBP and multi-currency support, unlimited line items with quantities and unit prices, automatic subtotal and VAT calculation, discount support, custom payment terms and due dates, and a notes field for bank details or late-payment interest clauses under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998. No watermark on exported PDFs.
The tool is built for UK freelancers, sole traders, consultants, and small limited companies who need to invoice clients occasionally without committing to a paid platform. Your invoice data stays entirely in your browser — nothing is stored on a server and nothing is shared with HMRC or any third party. You generate the invoice and submit it to HMRC yourself as part of your Self Assessment or Making Tax Digital (MTD) records.
For recurring clients, the tool supports JSON export so you can save an invoice as a template, reload it later, update the invoice number and date, and re-download without re-entering everything from scratch. It also accepts CSV exports from the Time Tracker tool, which automatically populates line items with your logged hours — useful when you bill by the hour as a freelance contractor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this invoice generator HMRC compliant for UK VAT invoices?
Yes. The invoice generator includes all nine fields required by HMRC for a full VAT invoice: supplier name and address, customer name and address, unique invoice number, invoice date, tax point date, VAT registration number, description of supply, VAT rate and amount per line, and total amount including VAT. For invoices under £250, you can use the simplified format. Always keep a copy of every invoice issued for your MTD or Self Assessment records.
- Can I create a free invoice as a sole trader with no VAT number?
Yes. If your turnover is below the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, you are not required to charge VAT or include a VAT number. Simply leave the VAT field blank or set VAT to 0%. Your invoice still needs your name (or business name), address, a unique invoice number, the date, a description of the services, and the amount due. This tool supports both VAT and non-VAT invoice formats.
- What VAT rates does this UK invoice maker support?
The tool supports standard rate VAT at 20%, reduced rate at 5%, and zero rate at 0%. You can apply different rates to different line items, which is useful when an invoice includes both standard-rated services and zero-rated goods. The VAT amount and total including VAT are calculated automatically.
- Is this really a free invoice generator with no hidden costs or watermarks?
Yes. This is a completely free invoice generator — no trial period, no subscription, no watermark on exported PDFs, and no account required. Every feature including logo upload, GBP currency, VAT calculation, multiple line items, and discounts is available at no cost. The tool will always be free.
- What are the legal requirements for an invoice in the UK?
For non-VAT registered businesses, a UK invoice must include: your name and address, the customer name and address, a unique invoice number, the invoice date, a description of the goods or services, and the total amount due. For VAT-registered businesses, you must additionally include your VAT registration number, the tax point date, the VAT rate applied, and the VAT amount charged. This tool generates invoices that meet both sets of requirements.
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