Create an invoice

Write an invoice, check the live preview, and save it as a draft or send it.

Updated 3 November 2026 · Plain 0.110.0

  1. Go to Sales and select + New invoice (or + Create → Invoice).
  2. Choose the Customer, or select + New to add one.
  3. Check the Issue date and Due date. The due date follows the customer's terms.
  4. Choose whether Amounts are tax exclusive or tax inclusive.
  5. Add each line: Description, Quantity, Rate, any Discount %, the Income account and the VAT (TVA) code. Select + Add another line for more.
  6. Check the Live preview on the right. It shows exactly what your customer will see.
  7. Select Save draft, or Approve & send if it's ready.
A new invoice: customer (1), add a line (2), save a draft (3) or approve and send (4).

VAT (TVA) details. Plain prints your SIREN / VAT number, the VAT (TVA) rate and amount on each line, and the customer's VAT number when you've saved it. For reverse-charge sales, use the reverse-charge code; Plain adds the required wording.