Invoice generator
Create a professional, tax-compliant invoice in seconds. Add your details and line items, watch the live preview update, and download a clean PDF.
| Description | Qty | Price | Tax | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | CHF 1,200.00 | 8.1% | CHF 1,200.00 |
| — | 12 | CHF 20.00 | 8.1% | CHF 240.00 |
What makes a professional invoice
Professional header
Your business name, logo, and contact details up top so the invoice is instantly recognizable.
Seller & client details
Clear From and Bill-to blocks, including VAT numbers where they're required.
Unique identifiers
An invoice number and issue date make every document easy to reference and track.
Clear line items
Description, quantity, unit price, and amount for each item or service you're billing.
Payment terms
When and how you expect to be paid — due dates, methods, and any late-payment notes.
Tax breakdown
A transparent VAT line so the net, tax, and gross totals are never in question.
Everything you need to know
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Yes. In Switzerland and across the EU, a digital PDF invoice is just as valid as a paper one, provided it contains the required details (parties, dates, amounts, VAT). No handwritten signature is needed.
Yes. Pick the currency that matches your agreement with the client. The generator formats every amount in the currency you select.
You don't edit a sent invoice. Instead, issue a credit note that cancels it, then create a corrected invoice with a new number. BillingNow manages this full credit-note lifecycle for you.
Generally yes — in Switzerland you're expected to retain accounting records, including invoices, for ten years. Storing them in a billing tool keeps them organized and searchable.
Yes, creating and downloading invoices here is free. When you're ready to send, track payments, and automate reminders, BillingNow handles all of it — with a 3-day free trial to get you started.
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BillingNow creates, sends, and tracks invoices for you — with VAT, Swiss QR-bills, and an AI assistant built in.