# VAT Invoice Generator for UK

Create compliant VAT invoices for UK businesses.

## Configuration
- **Theme Color**
- **Currency**
- **Show Amount In Words**
- **Company Details & Logo**
  - Click to Upload Logo
  - Company Name
  - Tagline / Description
  - Address
  - VAT Reg. No.
  - Phone
  - Website
  - Email

### Customer / Bill To

### Invoice Details
- **Invoice Number**
- **Invoice Date**
- **Payment Terms**
  - Due on Receipt
  - Net 7
  - Net 10
  - Net 14
  - Net 15
  - Net 30
  - Net 45
  - Net 60
  - Net 90
  - Custom
- **Due Date**
- **P.O. Number**

### Line Items
| # | Description | Quantity | Unit Price | VAT Rate (%) | Net Total |
|---|-------------|----------|------------|---------------|-----------|
| 01 | Web Design Services<br>Homepage and Contact Page Redesign | 1 | £ 1,500.00 | 20% | £ 1,500.00 |
| 02 | Hosting Setup<br>Annual Server Configuration | 1 | £ 250.00 | 20% | £ 250.00 |

**Net Total:** £ 1,750.00  
**VAT Amount:** £ 350.00  
**Grand Total:** £ 2,100.00  
**Amount In Words:** Two Thousand One Hundred Only

### Payment Instructions
- **Bank:** Barclays Bank
- **Sort Code:** 20-00-00
- **Account No:** 12345678
- **IBAN:** GB29 BARC 2000 0012 3456 78
- **SWIFT/BIC:** BARC GB 22

### Terms & Declarations
1. Payment is due within 14 days.
2. Please quote invoice number on payment.
3. Late payments may incur interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act.

**Authorized Signatory**  
This is a computer generated invoice no signature required.  
Thank you for your business.

## VAT Invoicing in the UK: What Actually Matters

HMRC takes VAT seriously. Here's what you need to know to stay compliant and avoid awkward conversations with inspectors.

### Why VAT Invoices Exist
A VAT invoice isn't just paperwork - it's what allows VAT-registered customers to reclaim input tax. If the invoice is incorrect or missing key details, they can't reclaim VAT, which reflects badly on you. A proper VAT invoice signals professionalism and compliance.

#### When You Must Issue One
If you're VAT-registered and supply goods or services to another VAT-registered business, you must issue a full VAT invoice. For consumer sales, a receipt is usually sufficient - however, if a customer requests a VAT invoice, you are required to provide one.

#### Simplified VAT Invoices (£250 Rule)
For sales of £250 or less (including VAT), you may issue a simplified VAT invoice. This contains fewer details but is still valid for VAT purposes.

### 6 Years of Records (No Exceptions)
HMRC requires VAT records - including invoices - to be kept for at least 6 years. With Making Tax Digital (MTD), digital record-keeping is mandatory for most businesses, so maintaining clean digital invoices is essential.

### The Non-Negotiable Fields on a VAT Invoice
- **Sequential Invoice Number:** Must follow a clear, logical sequence - gaps invite questions.
- **Supplier Details:** Business name, address, and VAT registration number.
- **Invoice Date:** The date the invoice is issued.
- **Tax Point (Time of Supply):** Required if different from the invoice date.
- **Customer Details:** Customer name and address; VAT number if they are registered.
- **Description of Supply:** Clear explanation of goods or services provided - vague wording is not acceptable.
- **VAT Breakdown:** Net amount, VAT rate (typically 20%, unless reduced or zero-rated), VAT amount, and gross total.