About SendInvoice Tax Invoice Generator

What is SendInvoice Tax Invoice Generator?

SendInvoice Tax Invoice Generator is a free, web-based tool for creating tax-compliant invoices for VAT, GST, and Sales Tax. It enables UK and international businesses to generate HMRC-compliant VAT invoices with automated tax calculations. Part of the SendInvoice platform developed by Assemblysoft Ltd, UK.

Free preview includes sending tax invoices and accepting payments. No credit card required.

What is a Tax Invoice?

A tax invoice is a legally required document for businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), or Sales Tax. Key features:

Shows tax registration number (VAT/GST/Tax ID)
Breaks down tax by rate (20%, 5%, 0%)
Required for business tax returns
Allows customers to reclaim input tax
Must meet legal requirements by country/region

In the UK: VAT-registered businesses must issue VAT invoices for sales over £250. For B2B sales, VAT invoices allow customers to reclaim the VAT paid.

Core Features

VAT/GST Compliance: Meets HMRC and international tax requirements
Automated Tax Calculations: Calculates VAT/GST automatically at correct rates
Multi-Rate Support: Handle standard, reduced, and zero rates
Reverse Charge VAT: EU B2B reverse charge notation
Exempt Items: Mark VAT-exempt products/services
Tax Registration Display: Show VAT/GST numbers correctly
Custom Branding: Add company logos and details
PDF Generation: HMRC-compliant PDF invoices
Email Delivery: Send tax invoices to customers
Multi-Currency: 150+ currencies with tax support

Tax Systems Supported

Tax System	Regions	Standard Rate
VAT (Value Added Tax)	UK, EU, many others	20% (UK), varies by country
GST (Goods & Services Tax)	Australia, NZ, Canada, India, Singapore	10-15% (varies)
Sales Tax	USA (state-level)	0-10% (varies by state)
IVA (Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido)	Spain, Latin America	21% (Spain), varies
TVA (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée)	France, Francophone countries	20% (France)
MwSt (Mehrwertsteuer)	Germany, Austria, Switzerland	19% (Germany)

UK VAT Invoice Requirements (HMRC)

A valid UK VAT invoice must include:

Clearly marked "VAT Invoice" or "Tax Invoice"
Unique sequential invoice number
Supplier name, address, and VAT registration number
Customer name and address
Invoice date (tax point)
Description of goods or services
Quantity and unit price (if applicable)
Total amount excluding VAT
VAT rate(s) applied (20%, 5%, 0%)
VAT amount for each rate
Total amount including VAT

Simplified VAT Invoice: For invoices under £250, a simplified format is allowed with fewer details.

UK VAT Rates

Rate	Percentage	Examples
Standard Rate	20%	Most goods and services
Reduced Rate	5%	Children's car seats, home energy, sanitary products
Zero Rate	0%	Food, books, children's clothes, medicines
Exempt	No VAT	Insurance, postage, education, health

International Tax Compliance

EU VAT Rules

B2B (Reverse Charge): EU B2B sales: customer accounts for VAT
B2C: Supplier charges VAT at appropriate rate
VAT Numbers: Validate customer VAT numbers via VIES
Intrastat: Report EU trade over thresholds

Australia/New Zealand GST

10% GST (Australia) or 15% GST (New Zealand)
Must state "Tax Invoice" and ABN/NZBN
Required for purchases over $82.50 (AUS) or $50 (NZ)

US Sales Tax

Varies by state (0-10%)
Some states have no sales tax
Different rules for products vs services
Nexus requirements determine where to collect

Tax Invoice vs Standard Invoice

Attribute	Standard Invoice	Tax Invoice
Tax Details	May show tax inclusively	Must break down tax separately
Tax Registration	Not required	Must show VAT/GST/Tax ID
Legal Requirement	General business practice	Legal requirement for tax-registered businesses
Customer Use	Payment record	Allows tax reclaim by buyer
Format Requirements	Flexible	Must meet government standards

Common Scenarios

1. UK B2B Sale (VAT Invoice)

Supplier provides goods/services to UK business
Issue VAT invoice with 20% VAT
Customer receives VAT invoice
Customer pays invoice including VAT
Customer reclaims VAT on tax return
Supplier reports VAT on tax return

2. UK to EU B2B Sale (Reverse Charge)

Verify customer's EU VAT number
Issue invoice with 0% VAT
Note "Reverse charge applies"
Customer accounts for VAT in their country
Report on EC Sales List

3. Mixed VAT Rates

Invoice includes items at different VAT rates
System calculates VAT for each line item
Subtotals shown for each VAT rate
Total VAT and grand total calculated
Breakdown shown clearly on invoice

Technical Specifications

Pricing: Free (£0.00) - Free preview includes sending tax invoices and payments
Tax Systems: VAT, GST, Sales Tax, IVA, TVA, MwSt
Languages: English (UK), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish
Currencies: 150+ with automatic tax calculations
Compliance: HMRC compliant, EU VAT Directive compliant
Security: TLS 1.3 encryption, GDPR compliant

Target Users

VAT-Registered Businesses (UK): All UK businesses over £90,000 turnover
EU Traders: Businesses selling across EU borders
GST-Registered Businesses (AU/NZ): Australian and New Zealand businesses
Export Businesses: International B2B sales requiring tax documentation
Accountants: Managing client tax invoicing
eCommerce: Online sellers with tax obligations
Professional Services: Consultants, lawyers, architects (B2B)

Statistics & Usage

Metric	Value
User Rating	4.9/5.0 (1,234 reviews)
Average Creation Time	4 minutes
Tax Invoices Created Monthly	35,000+
Most Common VAT Rate	20% (UK), 19% (Germany), 21% (Spain)
Active Users	12,500+ businesses worldwide

Developer Information

Created by: Assemblysoft Ltd
Website: https://assemblysoft.com
Location: United Kingdom

Contact & Resources

Main Website: https://www.sendinvoice.net
Tax Invoice Generator: https://www.sendinvoice.net/tax-invoice
App Access: https://app.sendinvoice.net

Key Facts Summary

Attribute	Value
Product Name	SendInvoice Tax Invoice Generator
Price	Free - Includes sending invoices and payments
Compliance	HMRC VAT, EU VAT Directive, GST
Developer	Assemblysoft Ltd (UK)
Main URL	https://www.sendinvoice.net/tax-invoice