Free Invoice Generator UK
Create professional, HMRC-compliant VAT invoices with live preview. Fill in the details below and download as PDF.
Invoice Details
Your Company
Client Details
Line Items
Additional Information
Everything You Need to Create Professional Invoices
Automatic VAT Calculation
the United Kingdom's 20% VAT is calculated automatically for every line item. No manual calculations needed — just enter your amounts.
Professional PDF Export
Download clean, professionally formatted invoices as PDF files. Ready to email directly to your clients or print.
Client Management
Save your client details once and reuse them across all invoices. Keep a complete history of every client interaction.
Payment Tracking
Track paid, unpaid, and overdue invoices at a glance. Never lose track of outstanding payments again.
Auto Invoice Numbering
Sequential invoice numbers are generated automatically to keep your records organised and HMRC-compliant.
HMRC VAT Invoice Fields
Every invoice carries the fields HMRC requires on a VAT invoice — VAT number, line items, VAT rate and amount, and more.
How to Create an Invoice in 3 Simple Steps
Add Your Business & Client Details
Enter your company name, VAT number, and your client's information. Save clients to reuse on future invoices.
Add Line Items & Amounts
Describe the goods or services you provided, add quantities and rates. VAT at 20% is calculated automatically.
Download Your PDF Invoice
Preview your professional invoice and download it as a PDF. Send it to your client via email or print a copy.
Why UK Businesses Choose Our Invoice Generator
Whether you're a freelancer in London, a sole trader in Manchester, or a growing small business in Birmingham, our free online invoice generator is purpose-built for the UK market. Unlike generic international tools, we understand HMRC requirements, include automatic 20% VAT calculation, and format invoices with GBP currency by default.
Creating a compliant VAT invoice template shouldn't cost money or take hours to learn. That's why our invoice maker is completely free, requires no accounting knowledge, and produces professional VAT invoices with the fields HMRC requires. From sole traders to SMEs — if you do business in the United Kingdom, this is the invoice generator you've been looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions About Invoicing in the United Kingdom
How do I create a VAT invoice in the United Kingdom?
To create a VAT invoice in the United Kingdom, you need to include your business name, VAT registration number, invoice number, date, buyer details, an itemised list of goods or services, the VAT rate and VAT amount (20% standard rate for most sales), and the total including VAT. Our free invoice generator includes all these fields automatically, ensuring your invoices are HMRC-compliant every time.
What must a VAT invoice include according to HMRC?
A full VAT invoice must show: a unique, sequential invoice number; the seller's name, address and VAT registration number; the invoice date and the time of supply (tax point) if different; the customer's name and address; a description of the goods or services; for each item, the quantity, the unit price excluding VAT and the VAT rate; any discount; the total excluding VAT; and the total VAT charged, in pounds sterling. Retailers can give a simplified VAT invoice for sales of £250 or less including VAT.
Is there a free invoice generator for the United Kingdom?
Yes! Payslip Generator offers a completely free invoice generator designed specifically for UK businesses. You can create professional, HMRC-compliant VAT invoices with automatic 20% VAT calculation, download them as PDFs, manage your clients, and track payments — all at no cost. No credit card required.
What is the VAT rate in the United Kingdom?
The standard VAT rate in the United Kingdom is 20%, in force since 4 January 2011, and it applies to most goods and services. A reduced rate of 5% applies to some supplies such as domestic energy and children's car seats; most food, books and children's clothing are zero-rated (0%); and some services, such as insurance, finance and most education and health care, are exempt. Our invoice generator defaults to 20% and lets you choose 5%, zero-rated or exempt on each invoice.
Do I need to register for VAT in the United Kingdom?
You must register for VAT with HMRC if your VAT-taxable turnover for the last 12 months went over £90,000, or you expect it to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days alone. You can register voluntarily below that. Once registered, you charge VAT on your taxable sales, issue VAT invoices, and file VAT returns using Making Tax Digital compatible software.
How do I add VAT to an invoice?
To add VAT to an invoice, calculate 20% of the subtotal amount (excluding VAT) and add it to get the VAT-inclusive total. For example, if your goods or services total £1,000 excluding VAT, the VAT amount is £200 (£1,000 × 20%), making the total £1,200 including VAT. Our free invoice generator calculates this automatically for every line item you add.
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