Learn the billing basics in the right order.
Know which document belongs before the work and which asks for payment.
Getting paid Choose sensible payment termsNet 7, Net 14, deposits, due dates, and what to put on invoices.
Getting paid Chase late invoices professionallyA simple follow-up sequence for overdue invoices without sounding awkward.
Security Spot fake invoices before you paySimple checks that protect small businesses from invoice fraud.
Plain-English guides.
One comes before the work. One comes after. Here is what each document does.
Invoicing Net, gross, and tax: what they mean on an invoiceNet is what you charge. Tax is what you collect for the government. Gross is what the client pays. Here is how they fit together — and what the tax is called in your country.
Getting paid Payment terms: what they mean and how to set themNet 30, due on receipt, 50% upfront. What these mean and which ones work.
Getting paid How to chase an overdue invoiceA practical follow-up sequence for late payments, from first nudge to formal notice.
Invoicing What is a credit note and when do you need one?How to correct a sent invoice properly without touching the original.
Invoicing Invoice numbering: why it mattersSequential unique invoice numbers protect your records and make audits less painful.
Fraud happens. Be ready.
Invoice rules change by country.
Tax systems, registration labels, and document requirements differ by country. These guides cover the countries Invoicetastic fully supports. Select your region above to see the most relevant guide first.
VAT on invoices: a plain-English guide
When to charge VAT, what a VAT invoice must include, and what to do if you are not registered.
Invoicetastic Learn is general information only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice, and Invoicetastic is not liable for decisions made from this content. Always check current rules with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.