Invoicing is the process of sending a detailed bill to a customer for products or services provided. A typical invoice includes details such as the items sold, their costs, the total amount due, payment terms, and due dates. It serves as a formal request for payment and helps keep things clear between you and your customers, while also keeping your records organized for accounting and tax time.

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Name: QuickBooks Online
Brand: QuickBooks
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Send professional invoices with payment features that help you get paid faster—no matter where you work.

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Invoicing that puts you in control

Take advantage of tools that add efficiency at every step—from creating invoices to getting paid.

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Personalize an invoice template and make it your own. Add your logo, choose fonts and colours, and tailor invoices for each customer by setting up language preferences and multi-currency.

Send instantly payable invoices. Add a Pay Now button directly in your invoices to let your customers pay by credit card or Apple Pay in just a couple of clicks. It’s 4x faster than paper invoicing.*

Set up alerts to monitor the status of each invoice and schedule recurring invoices to send them automatically. QuickBooks calculates sales tax on all your invoices so you always have a record of what you earn and owe.

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Turn estimates into invoices

Convert your existing estimates into invoices with a simple click. QuickBooks autofills the information so you’re ready to review and send within minutes.

Simplify invoicing for projects

Progress invoicing makes getting paid on larger projects a breeze. Invoice every time you hit a milestone so you can get paid as you go.

Add billable expenses in seconds

Incurred an extra cost on the job? Simply link the billable expense to your invoice and get the money back when you get paid.

Send invoices on the go

Get invoicing done from anywhere you are. Use the QuickBooks Online app to create and send invoices from your phone or tablet.*

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Monitor your payment status

Send quick reminders to let your customers know when a payment is due, and get real-time alerts when they view and pay invoices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is invoicing?

How does invoicing software work?

Invoicing software automates the creation, delivery, and tracking of invoices, streamlining the billing process for businesses and freelancers. It helps generate professional-looking invoices and monitor payments. Some solutions also offer advanced features such as online payment processing and automated expense tracking, enabling more efficient financial management.

With QuickBooks, you can create professional invoices in minutes, send instantly payable invoices, track payments in real time, and set up automated reminders to help you get paid faster — all from one place. Customers can pay online using a credit card or Apple Pay. Payments are deposited automatically, and your books are updated for you.

How do I create an invoice?

What should an invoice include?

Your invoice should include the following information:

Itemized descriptions of each billable item: Whether you sell services or products, it’s crucial that your invoice includes a clear description of each billable item, its price, and quantity.

Contact information: It’s crucial to include the contact information for your business and the customer you are billing. Include their full name, address, and telephone number.

Terms of payment: This outlines when the payment is due—read more about the recommended terms of payment in the invoice payment terms FAQ.

Accepted payment methods: Whether you accept payments via cheque, credit card or e-transfer, it’s important to let your customers know how to pay you.

GST/HST: In Canada, you are required to let your customers know when GST/HST is applied to their purchase and the cost of the tax.

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What are invoice payment terms?

Discussing payment terms with your customers in advance can help you get paid on time - here are some common invoice payment terms:

Prepayment: You can ask clients to prepay a percentage of your fee in advance to prevent cancellations.

Due upon receipt: This payment term requires payment immediately after products or services are delivered.

50% upfront: This suggests half the payment is due prior to services starting.

Net 10, 15, 30, 60, or 90: These terms refer to the number of days in which an invoice is due once it’s received.

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The payment terms in your invoice outline the process of payment your customers must follow when paying you. Find out what you should include in your payment terms.

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Send invoices. Accept payments. Get paid 4x faster: ‘Four times as fast’ based on Canadian customers using QuickBooks Online invoice tracking and payment features compared to customers not using these features from August 2022 to July 2023.

Smart invoicing software at your fingertips

Invoicing that puts you in control

Professional invoices with a personal touch

Designed to help you get paid faster

Automations that save you time

Always in step with your workflow

Turn estimates into invoices

Simplify invoicing for projects

Add billable expenses in seconds

Find a plan that’s right for you

More tools to power your business

QuickBooks payments

QuickBooks Time

Frequently asked questions

Get more guidance on invoicing

Free invoice templates

What are invoice payment terms?

How to follow up on past due invoices

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