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Free Invoice Template for UK Tradespeople

A professional VAT invoice template that meets HMRC requirements. Pre-formatted with VAT registration number, 20% VAT calculation, and optional CIS deduction fields.

Required Fields

Every invoice in United Kingdom should include these fields to be HMRC-compliant:

VAT registration number (if VAT-registered)
Unique invoice number
Date of issue
Your business name and address
Customer name and address
Description of goods/services
Net amount (ex. VAT)
VAT rate and amount
Gross total (inc. VAT)
Payment terms

Example Values

Business IDVAT No: GB 123 4567 89
TaxVAT (20%): £300.00
Currency£1,800.00

What HMRC requires on a VAT invoice

A valid VAT invoice must include a unique sequential number, the date of issue, your name/company name and address, your VAT registration number, the customer's name and address, a description of the goods or services, the quantity, the net amount excluding VAT, the VAT rate, the VAT amount, and the gross amount. For invoices under £250, simplified rules apply.

CIS invoices for subcontractors

If you're a subcontractor working under the Construction Industry Scheme, your invoices need additional detail. You must separate labour costs from materials — CIS deductions only apply to labour. The contractor deducts 20% (if you're CIS-registered) or 30% (if you're not) from the labour portion and pays it to HMRC on your behalf. Your invoice should show the gross amount, the CIS deduction, and the net payment you'll receive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to charge VAT?

Only if you're VAT-registered. Registration is mandatory when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period. Below that, it's voluntary.

What is a CIS deduction?

Under the Construction Industry Scheme, contractors must deduct tax from payments to subcontractors. The rate is 20% for registered subcontractors or 30% for unregistered ones. The deduction applies to labour only, not materials.

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United Kingdom Tax Quick Reference

VAT Rate20%
Registration Threshold£90,000
Business IDVAT No.
AuthorityHMRC