Do I need a VAT number on my invoices?

Only if you are VAT-registered. The threshold is £90,000 of taxable turnover (2024). Below that you do not need to charge VAT and your invoices should not include a VAT line.

The tax point is the date when VAT becomes due — usually the invoice date or the date the goods/service was supplied, whichever is earlier. This generator uses the Issue date as the tax point.

Can I use this for a Limited company?

Yes. Add your registered company name, office address, and company number in the From → Address field on a new line.

For United Kingdom

Free VAT Invoice Generator for the UK

Generate HMRC-compliant VAT invoices in GBP — with your VAT number, the standard 20% rate (or zero/reduced where applicable), and a clean PDF you can email straight to clients.

GBPVAT 20%

Generate a VAT invoice for United Kingdom

Pre-configured with GBP formatting and 20% VAT. Edit anything you like.

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Invoice

Your business name

Invoice #: INV-202605-001
Issued: May 29, 2026
Due: Jun 12, 2026

From

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Bill to

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DescriptionQtyRateAmount

Design & development1£0.00£0.00

Subtotal: £0.00
Total: £0.00

Notes

Thank you for your business!

What a compliant invoice in United Kingdom must include

Supplier name, address and VAT registration number (if VAT-registered)
Unique sequential invoice number
Invoice date and tax point (date of supply)
Customer name and address
Description of goods/services with quantity and unit price
VAT rate(s) applied per item, plus VAT amount
Subtotal (excluding VAT), total VAT, gross total
Payment terms and bank details for BACS

Standard, reduced and zero-rated VAT

The UK uses three VAT rates: standard (20%), reduced (5% — e.g. domestic energy) and zero (0% — e.g. most food and books). Set the Tax % field to whichever applies. If you sell a mix, generate two invoices or add a clear note.

Sole trader vs limited company

Sole traders should put their personal name (or trading name) in the From section. Limited companies must include their full registered company name, registered office address, and company number — add this to the Address field as a final line.

BACS / Faster Payments / Stripe

UK clients almost always pay by BACS or Faster Payments. Add your account name, sort code (XX-XX-XX) and account number in the Payment Details section so they can pay in two clicks.

Reverse-charge & EU clients

For services supplied to a VAT-registered EU business, set Tax % to 0 and add "Reverse charge — customer to account for VAT to HMRC" to the Notes field.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a VAT number on my invoices?: Only if you are VAT-registered. The threshold is £90,000 of taxable turnover (2024). Below that you do not need to charge VAT and your invoices should not include a VAT line.
What is a tax point?: The tax point is the date when VAT becomes due — usually the invoice date or the date the goods/service was supplied, whichever is earlier. This generator uses the Issue date as the tax point.
Can I use this for a Limited company?: Yes. Add your registered company name, office address, and company number in the From → Address field on a new line.

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