The Best Invoice Templates for Freelancers

Hourly vs. fixed-fee invoices

For hourly work, list each task with hours worked as the quantity and your hourly rate as the unit price. For fixed-fee projects, use a single line item for the full project fee, optionally broken into milestones.

What to include as a freelancer

Beyond the basics, freelancers should include their business name (even if it's just their own name), a way to be paid (bank details, PayPal, mobile money), and payment terms up front to avoid awkward follow-ups.

Getting paid faster

Send invoices immediately after delivering work, keep payment terms short (7–15 days), and follow up politely once a due date passes. A professional, branded invoice also signals credibility.