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UK invoice example
This fictional example shows where the main details go. It is a non-VAT example; your invoice may need additional information.
INVOICE · INV-024
Supplier: Alex Smith trading as Smith Repairs
12 Market Street, Bristol BS1 1AA · 0117 000 0000
Customer: Example Café Ltd
8 High Street, Bristol BS1 2BB
Invoice date: 12 September 2026
Supply date: 10 September 2026
Work: Replace kitchen tap · Labour: 2 hours × £45 = £90
Tap and fittings: 1 × £60 = £60
Total owed: £150
Payment: Due 26 September 2026 · Bank transfer · Reference INV-024
What each part does
The supplier and customer blocks identify the parties. INV-024 is a unique reference. Two dates distinguish issue from supply. The work lines explain the charges and lead to the total. The due date and reference help the customer pay, although they are practical additions rather than replacements for required fields.
A sole trader using a business name also needs an address where legal documents can be delivered, as GOV.UK states. VAT registered businesses should check HMRC’s VAT invoice rules. See the complete checklist or make an invoice in your browser.