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 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 invoices. Plain prints your VAT registration number, the VAT rate and amount on each line, and the totals, as HMRC requires.