Independent Contractor Invoice Template

Create independent contractor invoice online or download this fully customizable blank independent contractor invoice template in Word, Excel or PDF. You can also open it in Google docs and personalize the template. It will take less than a minute to invoice your client and you can also collect the payment online.

Steps to create your first invoice with this independent contractor invoice template

1. On the top left of the template add name of your independent contractor service, address & contact information
2. You can keep the default label of the document as “invoice” or change it to “tax-invoice”
3. By default invoice date would be current date. You can keep the date as is or choose a different date
4. Add a unique invoice number. In case you are following a sequence for invoice number, you can edit the default number to the next number in your sequence
5. In the description section provide details of the independent contractor services. If you provided multiple services you can add separate rows
6. If applicable, you can apply taxes as well using the tax option
7. Add payment terms
8. Include online payment link (optional)
9. Click on generate invoice button

Once you create independent contractor invoice online you can download the invoice in printable PDF format or email the invoice to your client in just one click. There is also an option to export the invoice in Word or Excel to your local system or open the invoice in Google docs or sheets.

Is there a prescribed statutory independent contractor invoice template?

While there is no statutory template for creating a independent contractor invoice, it is strongly suggested that a good invoice include all the details listed above in this article.

Is it a legal requirement to provide a independent contractor invoice?

You must issue invoices promptly in order to not only avoid any delay in the customer making payment but also it is a legal obligation of the independent contractor service provider in some cases to issue invoice to the customer once the services are provided. Whether it is legal obligation or not, it is always good to issue an invoice as in case of dispute invoices along with other supporting paperwork serve as evidence of service provided by you.

How to charge for your independent contractor service?

As a independent contractor service providers you can arrive at the charge by adding all the costs you will incur plus your profit margin. Your cost includes not only the direct cost of the product or service itself but also cost of transport or commuting. This independent contractor invoice template has the option to provide detailed break-up and create a transparent invoice which your clients would appreciate.