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Free Invoice Template

Send tailored and polished invoices to your customers using Invoice Templates, a fast, easy, and free way to simplify your invoicing needs.

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FreshBooks Invoice Templates are the perfect solution for South African business owners who need to send out invoices quickly. Our professional invoice templates are tailored to increase brand recognition and give clients a professional experience. Want to see it in action? Try our Invoice Templates for free, or scroll to explore more templates based on format types or industry.

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Free Invoice Generator

Try FreshBooks free invoice generator, and you’ll see how easy it is to create, download, and send tailored invoices in minutes—no sign-up required. If you like how much time you save and how professional your free invoices look, sign up for a free trial now and experience our full suite of invoicing and accounting features. 

Invoice Template Format

FreshBooks Online Invoice Templates are available in all of the most popular formats. Choose one of our free downloadable invoice templates, and start creating your own custom invoices today. 

Invoice Template Format

FreshBooks Online Invoice Templates are available in all of the most popular formats. Choose one of our free downloadable invoice templates, and start creating your own custom invoices today. 

Excel Invoice Template

Excel’s easy-to-use formulas make Excel Invoice Templates ideal for South African businesses that need to itemise a large number of products, line items, or services.

Word Invoice Template

Microsoft Word Invoice Templates are ideal for businesses that want to create highly branded, customised invoices, with images, colours, and other tailoring.

Google Sheet Invoice Template

Google Sheet Invoice Templates make quick work of creating Excel-style invoices in easily shareable Google Sheets. 

Google Docs Invoice Template

Google Docs templates offer more freedom for design tailoring so you can streamline your invoicing process in just a few clicks using your preferred online word processor.

PDF Invoice Template

Portable Document Format (PDF) invoices can be password protected, making them extra secure. Our PDF Invoice Template is professional-looking and easy to tailor.

Free Online Templates For Related Businesses

Trades & Home

Whether you work in construction, home improvement, or as an HVAC contractor, FreshBooks’ Trades & Home Invoice Templates make it easy to break out details and bill for labour and materials.

Legal

FreshBooks’ Legal Invoices let you customise a variety of professional law templates to best suit your legal practice so you can bill clients with ease.

Marketing & Creatives 

FreshBooks’ professional invoices for marketing and creative businesses let you customize your templates to reflect the unique terms of your industry—perfect if you work in a creative field with different project scopes and billing terms.

Business

Give your business an effortlessly professional touch with FreshBooks Business Invoice Templates. Tailor them with your colours and logo to build your brand.

Generic/Misc 

Provide a detailed record of the goods or services sold with a variety of FreshBooks Invoice Templates for your business’s specific needs. 

Medical

Find peace of mind with FreshBooks detailed Medical Invoice Templates that ensure accurate billing and easy payment processing. 

Auto

Our itemised Auto Invoice Templates guarantee transparency and accuracy in every transaction and provide a clear, detailed record of services rendered.

Transportation Invoice Template

Oil Change Invoice Template

Car Detailing Invoice Template

Free Invoice Templates vs. FreshBooks Invoice

Free invoice templates allow you to streamline your billing process quickly and easily, but FreshBooks lets you take it to the next level. Our comprehensive invoicing and accounting software offers automated and customised invoicing, faster online payments, and time tracking to simplify your bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

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Free Invoice Template

Flexible invoice templates

Printable formats

Email invoices at no cost

Accept payments on invoices

Schedule invoices

Automate payment reminders and late fees

Manage paid and outstanding invoices

Set up deposits for projects

Add discounts and credits to invoices

Automate recurring subscription invoices

Create and send invoices via mobile devices

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Invoices 101: Helpful Invoicing Resources

FreshBooks Resource Hub has a wealth of informational and educational resources to help you stay organised and make informed decisions about your business. Check out our primers on invoicing basics, plus in-depth guides for specific needs like tax deductions for small businesses or invoicing as a consultant. 


25 Tax Deductions for a Small Business | What to Expense 2021-2022

25 Small Business Tax Deductions To Know in 2023


How to Invoice as a Consultant: Accounting Tips for Consulting Businesses

How to Invoice as a Consultant: Accounting Tips for Consulting Businesses


How to Keep Track of Business Expenses: 3 Easy Steps


How to Estimate a Painting Job in 7 Steps: A Simple Guide for Beginners

How to Estimate House Cleaning Jobs: A Pricing Guide


How to Do Accounting for Small Business: Basics of Accounting

How to Do Accounting for Small Business: Basics of Accounting


10 Best Construction Estimating Software: Free & Paid

10 Best Construction Estimating Software: Free & Paid


Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Invoice Template?

An Invoice Template is a pre-designed invoice layout with fillable fields. Simply enter the pertinent information, and the template does the maths for you. Invoice Templates enable businesses in South Africa to create invoices quickly while tracking payments and streamlining their operations. Our templates are easily tailored so that you can show off your brand logo and colours. 

What information should be included in an Invoice Template?

An Invoice Template has fields where you input your company’s name and contact information, your client’s name and contact information, an invoice number, a description of the products or services provided, the total cost, the date of the invoice, the payment due date, the payment details, and any additional information you wish to include, such as terms and conditions or a personal note to a special customer.

How do I send an invoice using the template?

To send an invoice, download the completed invoice to your computer. Then, you can email it to your customer, print it and send it via post, or both. To ensure efficiency and get paid fast, you can also use FreshBooks. FreshBooks makes small business invoicing and billing simple with features like Automated Recurring Invoices, Payments, Payment Reminders, and Retainers. Once you enter the necessary information into the platform, the software generates the invoice and sends it to the customer. They can check out the invoice on the portal or their email.

Can I use an Invoice Template for different types of businesses?

Yes—our Invoice Templates can be tailored to suit the needs of nearly any type of South African business, from retail to consumer packaged goods brands and contractors to consultants in virtually any industry. Our Invoice Templates are designed to be versatile and flexible so that you can display your brand’s logo, colours, and more.

How do I make an invoice for my small business?

Creating professional invoices for your small business is easy with an Invoice Template. Choose the type of template that works best for your needs, and tailor it with the necessary information, including your and your customer’s name and contact information and the details of the products or services provided. Then, download your custom invoice and send it via email—or print and mail it.

Do I need invoicing software to create invoices?

No, you don’t necessarily need invoicing software to create invoices. While invoicing software, like FreshBooks, can simplify the process and offer additional features like automation and tracking, you can still develop invoices using word processors or spreadsheet programs. It ultimately depends on your specific needs and preferences. 

What is the best program to create invoices?

Every business has different invoicing needs. The best software is one that not only allows you to send professional, branded invoices but also integrates with your bookkeeping and accounting software to save you time and money. FreshBooks is an easy-to-use solution that allows you to send invoices in seconds while making it easy for clients to pay invoices. All while ensuring you are ready for tax time and clear on the financial health of your business. 

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