Non-VAT invoice
- Contains all legally required information
- No VAT details required
- Customisable to your needs
Use this non-VAT invoice template to provide invoices to your customers that do not include VAT.
This template invoice contains all the information that you are legally required to provide on a non-VAT invoice to your customers. It can be used when you are selling goods or services.
Your invoice will not include VAT if you are not registered for VAT, the goods or services you are selling are exempt from VAT or zero-rated, or the goods or services are a gift.
This template is designed to be used on your company letterhead, which should include your registered address and company registration number.
If you require a VAT invoice template, see VAT invoice.
You can also purchase this non-VAT invoice template as part of the Starting an online business toolkit and/or the Debt collection toolkit.
Q&A
When should I use this document?
You should use this Non-VAT invoice if you need to provide an invoice to your customer, but you do not need to provide a VAT invoice. For example, you may use this non-VAT invoice if:
- you are not registered for VAT; or
- you are selling goods or services in the UK that are exempt from VAT or zero-rated.
If you are registered for VAT, you will usually need to send a VAT invoice unless an exemption applies.
What does this document cover?
This Non-VAT invoice template is customisable to your business.
It contains your business’s contact details, your customer’s details, the invoice number and invoice date, description and quantity of the goods or services, delivery/collection information, unit prices, discount amounts, and total price. It also contains your bank details for payment, and payment due date.
Why do I need this document?
You need this Non-VAT invoice in order to provide all legally required information to customers when invoicing them. You are legally required to keep records of sales you make, and customers are entitled to receive an invoice even if you are not charging them VAT. This Non-VAT invoice is a helpful template to use when invoicing customers.
Where can I find out more?
You can find out more about invoicing and whether you need to register for VAT at VAT invoicing and payments. If you are registered for VAT, you can use VAT invoice.
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