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Invoice Generator for UK Businesses
A UK invoice must show your VAT number if you are VAT-registered, a unique sequential invoice number, and the tax point date. Since Making Tax Digital, most VAT-registered businesses must also keep digital records.
What a United Kingdom invoice must show
- A unique, sequential invoice number
- Your business name, address and VAT number (if registered)
- The client's name and address
- Date of supply (tax point) and invoice date
- Description, quantity and unit price of each supply
- VAT rate applied and the VAT amount shown separately
- Total excluding VAT, VAT amount, and total including VAT
UK invoicing notes
- VAT registration threshold is £90,000 of taxable turnover.
- Reverse charge rules apply to most B2B construction services — mark these invoices clearly.
- Sole traders must include their trading name and the name of the owner.
Requirements change. This page reflects common practice for United Kingdom; confirm with your accountant or the tax authority before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to show VAT separately on a UK invoice?
Yes. The VAT amount must be shown separately from the net amount, along with the rate applied and your registration number if you are registered.
What currency should a UK invoice use?
Invoices are normally issued in GBP (£). Cross-border invoices may use another currency, but state it explicitly and show the exchange basis if tax is involved.
Is this UK invoice format legally compliant?
The generator includes the fields most tax authorities require — sequential numbering, registration numbers, rate and amount shown separately. It is a template, not tax advice; confirm specifics with your accountant.