Free Invoice Generator
Fill in the form, watch the invoice build itself, and save it as a PDF. Handles Indian GST, per-line VAT and 11 currencies — the things most free generators get wrong.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item description | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Why most invoice generators get tax wrong
Nearly all of them multiply the subtotal by one percentage. That is fine for a single-rate country and wrong almost everywhere else.
GST is two taxes, not one
Within an Indian state, 18% GST is 9% CGST plus 9% SGST — separately filed liabilities, each rounded on its own. Across state lines it is a single 18% IGST instead.
One invoice, several rates
An EU invoice routinely carries standard-rated and zero-rated lines together. A single invoice-wide percentage cannot represent that at all.
Discounts move the tax base
A discount has to be spread across lines before tax is worked out. Taking it off the total afterwards produces a different number whenever more than one rate is in play.
Questions
Is it really free, and do I need an account?
Yes, and no. The generator runs entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no email gate, and no limit on how many invoices you create.
Where does my data go?
Nowhere. Everything you type stays in the browser tab and is never sent to a server. Closing or refreshing the page discards it, which also means nothing is saved for you — that is what the CloudBooks trial adds.
How does it handle Indian GST?
Choose India GST and set the place of supply. Within one state, each line's rate is split into equal CGST and SGST halves, each rounded independently the way they are filed. Across state lines, a single IGST is charged at the full rate. Rates are the statutory slabs: 0, 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent, set per line.
Can different items carry different tax rates?
Yes. Per line (mixed VAT) gives every line its own rate, which is normal on EU invoices where goods and services are rated differently. Most free generators apply a single percentage to the subtotal and cannot express this.
How do I get a PDF?
Click Download PDF and choose Save as PDF as the destination in your browser's print dialog. The invoice prints on its own, without the editor around it.
Does a discount change the tax?
It should, and here it does. The discount is spread across lines in proportion to their value before tax is calculated, so each tax band is charged on its share of the discounted amount. Subtracting a discount from the total afterwards gives a different, incorrect figure whenever more than one rate is involved.
What this tool can’t do
It builds an invoice and prints it. It cannot remember anything, because nothing leaves your browser. These are the parts that need an account.
Chase it for you
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Take the payment
Clients pay by card or bank transfer from the invoice itself, and it marks as paid on its own.
Remember your clients
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