Tax Compliant Invoicing

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Create VAT, GST, and sales tax compliant invoices in seconds. Free tax invoice templates that meet UK, EU, US, and international tax regulations.

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Tax Invoice Explained

What is a Tax Invoice?

A tax invoice is a legal document that includes detailed information about taxes charged on goods or services. It's required for VAT, GST, and sales tax compliance in most countries.

Legal Requirement

Mandatory for VAT-registered businesses in the UK, EU, and most countries worldwide.

Tax Reclaim

Allows buyers to reclaim VAT/GST through their tax returns.

Audit Trail

Provides evidence for tax authorities during audits and inspections.

TAX INVOICE #INV-2025-001
Services £1,000.00
VAT (20%) £200.00
VAT Number: GB123456789
Total Inc. VAT £1,200.00

Tax Invoice Requirements by Region

Every country has specific requirements for tax invoices. SendInvoice supports all major tax systems worldwide.

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UK VAT Invoice

Required for VAT-registered businesses

  • VAT registration number
  • VAT rate (20%, 5%, 0%)
  • Unique invoice number
  • Tax point (supply date)
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EU VAT Invoice

Compliant with EU VAT Directive

  • EU VAT number (format varies)
  • Reverse charge notation (if applicable)
  • Customer VAT ID
  • Currency specification
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US Sales Tax

State and local sales tax

  • Sales tax rate by state
  • Seller's permit number
  • Tax-exempt status (if applicable)
  • Resale certificate details
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Australia GST

Goods and Services Tax (10%)

  • Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • GST amount (10%)
  • "Tax Invoice" wording required
  • Customer details (for invoices over $1,000)
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Canada GST/HST

Harmonized Sales Tax

  • GST/HST registration number
  • Provincial tax rates
  • QST for Quebec transactions
  • Business Number (BN)
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India GST

Goods and Services Tax

  • GSTIN (GST Identification Number)
  • CGST + SGST / IGST breakdown
  • SAC/HSN codes
  • Place of supply

Powerful Tax Invoice Features

Everything you need to create compliant tax invoices for your business

Automatic Tax Calculations

Automatically calculate VAT, GST, sales tax, and other taxes based on your location and tax rates.

Compliance Guarantee

Templates meet all legal requirements for tax invoices in your jurisdiction.

Multiple Tax Rates

Support for different tax rates on the same invoice—standard, reduced, zero-rated, and exempt.

Multi-Currency Support

Create tax invoices in any currency with automatic tax calculations.

PDF Export

Download professional PDF tax invoices ready for email or print.

Tax Number Validation

Validate VAT numbers, GST numbers, and tax IDs to ensure accuracy.

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Tax Invoice FAQs

What's the difference between a regular invoice and a tax invoice?

A tax invoice includes detailed tax information (VAT, GST, sales tax) and is required for tax-registered businesses. It allows buyers to reclaim tax through their returns. A regular invoice may not include these tax details.

Do I need to issue tax invoices?

If you're registered for VAT (UK/EU), GST (Australia/India), or sales tax (US), you must issue tax invoices for taxable supplies. Check your local tax authority requirements.

What information must be on a UK VAT invoice?

UK VAT invoices must include: unique invoice number, business name and address, VAT registration number, invoice date, tax point (supply date), customer name and address, description of goods/services, VAT rate, VAT amount, and total amount payable including VAT.

Can I use SendInvoice for international tax invoices?

Yes! SendInvoice supports tax invoices for multiple countries and tax systems including UK VAT, EU VAT, US sales tax, Australian GST, Canadian GST/HST, Indian GST, and more.

How long should I keep tax invoices?

Most jurisdictions require you to keep tax invoices for 6-7 years. UK: 6 years, EU: varies by country (typically 5-10 years), US: 3-7 years depending on circumstances, Australia: 5 years.