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Free Developer Invoice Templates

Software development is a meticulous, time-consuming activity. From writing code to testing for bugs, software development takes huge chunks out of your day—leaving little breathing room to run the billing side of running a business.

Thankfully, TrulySmall offers a range of customizable developer invoice templates for you to instantly invoice clients and get paid.
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Send Your First Developer Invoice & Get Paid Faster

Developers don’t just write code. Depending on your skills, you might also be involved in other parts of the project including software design, testing, analysis, research, and implementation. All of this is time-consuming. When it comes time to figure out invoicing, developers want a “cut-to-the-chase” solution.

TrulySmall’s free developer invoice templates are available in multiple formats: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Word, Excel or PDF. All you have to do is hit the download button, update the invoice with your details, fill it in, and you’re ready to email it off to your client.

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Today’s Entrepreneurial Workforce

The independent workforce is increasingly growing. Developers are also providing more add-on services as they go based on client needs. As a result, there just isn’t enough time for professionals to learn the backend of running a successful business: namely, accounting and finances.

These invoice templates will help guide you to inputting your hours and materials in a professional manner—so that you can keep your cash flowing.

What should I include on my developer invoice template?

Is invoicing new to you or just a little bit convoluted? Here’s what to include on your developer invoice template to keep getting paid the right amount and on-time—every time!

A professional invoice will communicate to your client that you’ve done this before, and that your services are trustworthy and reliable. From the detailed descriptions and totals to payment policies and branding, your invoice is an extension of your software development business—so you should take your time when creating it.At a minimum, here’s what to include in your contractor invoice.

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Your business name and logo

Your business name is a foundational element of a professional invoice. It identifies your business and establishes your brand. Adding a business logo will provide a professional touch.

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Business contact information

Including a seller contact helps your customer know how to contact you with questions about the invoice. It also puts you as the point of contact for all future work.

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Invoice number

Your business name is a foundational element of a professional invoice. It identifies your business and establishes your brand. Adding a business logo will provide a professional touch.

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Payment terms

Small businesses mainly use: due on receipt, net-15, 30, and 60. For example, net-15 days tells your client that the invoice is due 15 days after the invoice date. The invoice payment terms depend on your relationship with your customer, common practices in your industry, and your cash flow needs.

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Due date

The combination of the Invoice Date and Payment Terms provides the Due Date. A due date clearly indicates to your client when they should pay.

Pro tip: Setting up payment reminders can help keep your client on schedule to pay the invoice.

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Bill to (who's going to pay)

Provides the name and contact information of the person the invoice is intended for (aka your client)

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Product or service detail

Similar to your Statement of Work (SOW), here’s when you specify Description, Quantity, Rate, Amount, and Subtotal. The more detailed this section is, the better clarity you provide to your client—who needs to understand what they are paying for on the invoice.

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Sales tax

Depends on the jurisdiction and business type. Check the local tax bureau to include the appropriate tax amount on your invoice.

Pro tip: Use an invoicing app like TrulySmall™ to manage business transactions, change tax settings easily, and just make doing your accounting and taxes more easy and efficient.

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Discount

Provide discounts to your clients to give them initiative to pay earlier, for example. If you are going that route, include the number here as a percentage or actual amount.

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Notes

A simple, personalized note will bring even more clarity to your client and leave a long-lasting, positive impression with the client—which should increase the chance of your invoice getting paid faster. Other details can include payment instructions (i.e. Venmo, e-Transfer, or bank cheque), discount details, warranty information, or anything else relevant to the project or business opportunity.

11 simple steps to build your developer invoice template

To create your professional developer invoice, first download the free, customizable template. Next, fill in business information, client details, services, and fees. Different business owners have their own unique way of getting the job done—including how they charge for their work. Tailor these details to your work and your client.

Want a quick and streamlined lesson? Follow the instructions below to create your simple small business invoice from beginning to end.

1. Download the template

Download any of our free developer invoice templates from the top of this web page. No matter what format you need, we’ve got you covered.

2. Input your info

Input your info into the downloaded invoice.

3. Add your logo

Add your logo to the invoice for a professional, branded look.

4. Include client’s info

Include all of your client’s details like their full name, billing address, and contact information.

5. Add a unique invoice number

Add a unique invoice number so you can keep track of all your invoices. We recommend starting with 00001 and moving up.

6. List what you did

List out all of the services and parts/materials you provided in separate lines under ‘Description’.

7. Calculate the total

Calculate your subtotal by adding up all of the amounts you charged for services.

8. Add the tax

Include any taxes you may need to charge, other fees, or offer a discount.

9. Include your terms

Clarify your payment terms and whether there are any late fees associated with your invoice.

10. How can they pay you

Include any information your client will need to pay you! (Your PayPal email, your venmo account, etc.)

11. Send the invoice

Export to PDF and hit send! And Voila! You’re on your way to getting paid.

When should I send my freelancer invoice?

Software developers complete many different types of projects. These range from large website builds and mobile app development to ongoing website maintenance. Many of these projects are built from scratch—which are often more costly.

Deciding how to charge depends on the project work because not all development work is the same. While some clients are looking for an eCommerce website built from scratch, others may just need a simple website with a few pages. Understanding the difference and choosing how you want to charge is the first step before you decide to include it on your terms on your developer invoice.

Sick of manually creating invoices? Check out TrulySmall Invoices!

TrulySmall Invoices is the easiest invoicing app for small businesses. Send an estimate before your project starts to lock in your pricing, track your invoice statuses, and collect payments digitally with our Stripe integration! We’ll even handle invoice follow-ups for you so that you’re getting paid on time!

Save time and get peace of mind. Start invoicing with TrulySmall Invoicing for free!

Why is sending professional invoices important for small business owners?

Stay Organized

Every professional developer invoice includes a unique invoice number for payment tracking purposes—so that both you and the client can refer to this number when discussions about funds need to occur. This unique invoice number is a handy tool, especially when payments are late.

Record Key Info

Professional invoices should include key financial information like totals and sales tax. The financial details should be agreed upon prior to completing your development work and reflects the amount of money expected to flow into your business when invoices are paid.

Build Brand Loyalty

Invoices can be seen as an extension of your business. Add some personal touches to your invoice like business branding, company logo, and personalized descriptions. including these will strengthen your brand, its reputation, and how your clients see you beyond the invoice.

I don’t want to use an invoice template—how does TrulySmall Invoices help my business?

TrulySmall’s developer invoice template was created for business owners who are busy and need a quick and efficient way to invoice clients for free. No matter what service you provide or what industry you’re in, the professional invoice template is structured in a straightforward way for you to input the details that matter most for your clients and for you getting paid.

But if you’re looking to further streamline your small business invoicing process, TrulySmall Invoices can help automate the process even more than our customized templates can.

How does TrulySmall Invoices help my business?

If you’re looking to further streamline your developer invoicing process, TrulySmall Invoices can help automate the process even more than our customized templates can.