I want to make proforma invoice so how to make is there any format of proforma invoice

I can guide you in customizing your invoice to create a proforma invoice, @newtechsystems84.

You can customize any existing invoice template in QuickBooks so you can create a proforma invoice.  Here's how:

1. Go to the Gear icon.
2. Under Your Company, select Custom Form Styles.
3. Click New Styles.
4. Select Invoice.
5. On the Content tab, select the top-portion of your invoices.
6. Under Form, select Form Names.
7. Enter the Proforma Invoice.
8. Click Done.

You can read through this article to learn more about how you can customize and invoice template: Customise sales form.

Also, I've added these articles for more ideas about how you can create invoice and payments for your customers:

• Can I print a delivery challan?
• How to add custom fields to invoices

• Record invoice payments in QuickBooks Online

Get back to us here if you have other questions about creating an invoice and other sales forms in QuickBooks. I'm always here to help.

Is this pro-forma taken into account for VAT on the date it is issued? Clients require proforma invoices , but I don't want it to be included in my VAT report until such time as the actual invoice is made out which could be in a month or two.

Thanks for joining this conversation, @Morne.

Yes, you're correct. If the items are VAT included, it will be taken into account on the date it is issued.

You can create an Estimate template and rename it since it's a non-posting transaction. Then, convert it to an invoice in the future.

To create a template, you can follow the steps shared by my colleague above and choose estimate instead of invoice. Once done, here's how to create a proforma:

1. In QBO, go to the + New option at the top left to create an Estimate.
2. Pick a customer from the Customer dropdown.
3. Enter the necessary information in the desired fields.
4. Hit Save and send to complete.

To convert it to an invoice, here's how:

1. Go to the Sales menu at the left to get to the All Sales tab.
2. Locate the estimate.
3. Select Create invoice in the Action column.
4. Make sure there's a Linked invoice link on the invoice. This shows the converted estimate.
5. Once done, click Save and send.

For more information about setting up estimates in QBO, consider checking out this article: Create and send estimates in QuickBooks Online.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, don't hesitate to leave a comment in this thread. I'll more than happy to help. Enjoy the rest of the day!