Free for freelancers

Free invoice template for freelancers.

A clean, simple invoice for South African freelancers who aren't VAT registered. No VAT maths, just your work and your banking details.

  • No VAT — perfect if you're not registered
  • Your banking details and payment reference
  • Excel adds up the total for you
  • Online version sends reminders for you

Chasing payment is the worst part of freelancing.

A messy invoice with no due date or banking details gives clients an easy excuse to pay late.

A clear invoice clients pay quickly.

A clear due date, banking details and an optional Pay Now link make it easy for clients to pay.

  • Clear due date
  • EFT details with reference
  • Optional PayFast or Yoco Pay Now link
  • Automatic friendly reminders
Acme Studio
12 Long Street
Cape Town, 8001
VAT: 4123456789
hello@acme.studio
INVOICE
Number INV-20260514-ACM-7F2K
Issued 2026-05-14
Due 2026-05-28
BILL TO
Northwind Pty Ltd
accounts@northwind.co.za
5 Marina Boulevard
Durban, 4001
DescriptionQtyUnitTotal
Brand identity design1R 2,000.00R 2,000.00
Landing page (5 sections)1R 500.00R 500.00
Revisions & QA1R 108.70R 108.70
SubtotalR 2,608.70
VAT (15%)R 391.31
TOTALR 3,000.00
Notes

Thank you for your business. Payment via EFT preferred. Please use the invoice number as your reference.

Banking
FNB · Acme Studio (Pty) Ltd
Account: 62812345678
Branch: 250655

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Frequently asked questions

Do freelancers in South Africa need to charge VAT?
Only once you're registered for VAT. Registration is compulsory when your taxable income goes over R1 million in 12 months. Below that, send a normal invoice without VAT.
What should a freelancer invoice include?
Your name and contact details, your client's details, a unique invoice number, the date, a due date, what you did, the amount, and your banking details.
How do I get paid faster as a freelancer?
Send the invoice as soon as the work is done, give a clear due date, add a Pay Now link and send polite reminders. LekkerVoice can send the reminders for you.
Is this freelancer invoice template free?
Yes. The Excel and Word downloads are free with no sign-up, and the online version is free for up to 5 invoices a month.

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