Only charge VAT when registered
A business must be registered for VAT before charging it. Include the supplier VAT registration number and make sure it is shown accurately.
UK VAT INVOICE GENERATOR
Create a UK VAT invoice online
Add a VAT registration number and set the appropriate VAT rate on each line. InvoicePaid calculates the VAT total and produces a clean invoice you can print or save as a PDF.
Create an invoice now →✓ VAT rate on each line item
✓ Net subtotal, VAT and gross total
✓ Supplier VAT registration number
✓ Zero-rated and mixed-rate line support
What to check before issuing a VAT invoice
Use the correct invoice type
The information required can vary between a full, simplified and modified VAT invoice. This generator is intended for ordinary itemised invoices; specialist cases can require different wording or evidence.
Show a clear VAT breakdown
Describe each supply and show its quantity, price and VAT rate. Check the net amount, VAT amount and total payable before sending the finished invoice.
WORKED EXAMPLE
What the completed invoice should make clear
This fictional example shows how the main details fit together. Replace every name, number, date and amount with the information for your transaction.
- The supplier and customer are unambiguous
- The invoice number is unique
- The service and amount can be checked
- The payment deadline is easy to find
VAT INVOICE EXAMPLE
INVOICEOak & Field Consulting Ltd
- Invoice number
- OF-1048
- Invoice date
- 7 September 2026
- Payment due
- 7 October 2026
- Bill to
- Westgate Retail Ltd
| Description | Net amount |
|---|---|
| Consultancy — 2 days at £500 | £1,000.00 |
VAT number: GB 123 4567 89 · VAT rate: 20%
VAT£200.00
Total due£1,200.00
Use this template
Open the generator, choose the appropriate business type and replace the example information with your own. Review every field before printing or saving the document as a PDF.
Open the free UK invoice generatorCommon questions
Can an invoice contain more than one VAT rate?
Yes. InvoicePaid lets you choose the VAT rate separately for each line item.
Can a non-VAT-registered business use the generator?
Yes. Leave Include VAT switched off to create an ordinary non-VAT invoice.