Freelance Invoice
Free freelance invoice template with a project field and a deposit-received line so the balance due is clear.
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Invoice Templates for Freelancers
Freelancers bill per project or per hour, often with a deposit taken up front. These templates are set up for that: a project field, deliverable-based or hourly lines, and a "deposit received" line so the balance due is obvious.
Hourly Invoice
Free hourly invoice template with date, description, hours and rate columns.
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Graphic Design Invoice
Free graphic design invoice template for logos, branding and print work.
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Web Design Invoice
Free web design invoice template for website projects billed in milestones.
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Photography Invoice
Free photography invoice template with shoot date, usage license, session and image lines and a booking-deposit line.
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Consulting Invoice
Free consulting invoice template with engagement/PO reference, billing period, hours × rate lines and a retainer-applied line.
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Invoicing tips for freelance work
Agree terms before you start
Put the price, deposit and payment terms in your proposal or contract, then repeat them on every invoice.
Invoice promptly
Send the invoice the day you deliver or reach a milestone.
Track what you are owed
Keep a simple list of invoice numbers, amounts, due dates and payment dates. It doubles as your income record for tax.
Useful guides
Deposits and Milestone InvoicingWhen to ask for a deposit, common payment splits, retainers and a worked example.
Invoice Payment Terms Explained: Net 30, Due on Receipt and MoreAll common payment terms in one table, with due dates, a calculator and invoice wording.
How to Send an InvoiceChannel, PDF format, subject line, email wording and follow-up.