United Kingdom · GBP · 20% standard
Free VAT invoice generator for the UK
Make a VAT invoice that meets UK rules. Your VAT number is checked as you type, tax is worked out for you, and the checklist shows what is still missing.
- Rules checked 25 September 2026 against HMRC guidance
- No sign-up
- Nothing is uploaded: it is made in your browser
- No watermark
What a VAT invoice needs in the UK
A full VAT invoice needs a unique sequential number, the time of supply and date of issue, your name, address and VAT number, your customer's name and address, a description with quantities and unit prices, the VAT rate and the amount excluding VAT for each item, the total excluding VAT, the rate of any cash discount, and the total VAT in sterling. For sales of £250 or less including VAT you may issue a simplified invoice. If you are not VAT-registered, you must not charge VAT.
Every required detail, thresholds, record keeping and e-invoicing, with links to HMRC.
Questions
When can I use a simplified VAT invoice?
When the total including VAT is £250 or less and the sale includes no exempt supplies. Customer details are then optional.
How long do I keep VAT records?
Six years, according to HMRC.
Is e-invoicing coming?
The government has announced e-invoicing for all VAT invoices from April 2029. Details are still to be published.