How to Create an Invoice
Invoices are how you bill clients for your work. Here's how to create one:
Step 1: Navigate to Invoices
Click on "Invoices" in the navigation, then click "Create Invoice", or visit /invoices/create.
Step 2: Select Client and Project
Choose the client and project for this invoice. If you select a project, you'll be able to add milestones from that project.
Step 3: Add Milestones (Optional)
If you selected a project, you can:
- See all milestones for that project
- Select which milestones to include
- Selected milestones are automatically added as line items
- See both estimated and actual costs for each milestone
- Adjust amounts if needed
Step 4: Add Line Items
Add line items manually or use milestones. For each line item, specify:
- Description: Item description
- Quantity: Number of units
- Unit Price: Price per unit
- Tax Category: Select applicable tax (optional)
Step 5: Set Invoice Details
Configure invoice details:
- Issue Date: Invoice date
- Due Date: Payment due date
- Currency: Currency for the invoice
- Status: Invoice status (usually starts as "Draft")
- Notes: Additional information for the client
- Terms: Payment terms and conditions
Step 6: Apply Discounts (Optional)
You can apply:
- Line Item Discounts: Discounts on individual items
- Overall Discount: A discount on the total amount
Step 7: Save the Invoice
Click "Create Invoice" to save. The system automatically calculates subtotals, taxes, and the final total.
💡 Tip:
Using milestones ensures consistency and makes invoicing faster. The system tracks which milestones have been invoiced.