How to write great invoices

Find out what you should include in your invoices, how to chase unpaid invoices and how to get paid faster.

Invoicing basics: what to include in your invoice template

Are you including all of the things HMRC requires on your invoice template? FreeAgent's Chief Accountant Emily Coltman outlines HMRC's criteria in this handy guide.

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Invoicing guides

What if your client won't pay? A lawyer's guide for freelancers

Discover the legal options you have when outstanding invoices go unpaid for too long in this expert guide from LawBite.

Late payment excuses and how to defeat them

Some clients will try these classic excuses to get away with paying you late. Here's how to come back at them to increase your chances of getting paid on time.

Getting the VAT details right on your invoices

Are you including the required VAT details on your invoice? This guide helps you double-check.

Making it easy for your customers to pay

If you don’t invoice your customers, they can’t pay you! Here are some tips on how to make it simple for your customers to pay you.

Dealing with late payment of invoices: how to get over the awkwardness

Dreading that phone call to a late-paying client? Here’s how to make the conversation feel less awkward.

Five types of late-paying clients (and how to deal with them)

Here are five common examples of late-paying clients and how to work with them when it comes to getting your outstanding invoices paid.

Invoicing with FreeAgent

Showing you the money: online payment options with FreeAgent

Here’s how you can get paid online with PayPal and GoCardless using FreeAgent.

Simple invoice software that helps get you paid faster

Get paid online by credit/debit card, Direct Debit or PayPal.

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