Why there are separate templates for each trade
A plumber, a photographer and a freelance writer all need an invoice, but the lines on those invoices look nothing alike. A plumber bills a call-out fee, labour and parts. A photographer bills a shoot, editing and a usage licence. A writer bills words or pieces and cares about rights. Starting from lines that match your work means you spend a minute editing instead of ten minutes building.
Each template below opens the same generator you would use anywhere else on InvoiceDesk, pre-filled with example lines, notes and terms that suit the trade, a layout and a colour chosen to fit, and the option to switch country so currency, date format and tax labels change. You can replace every word. The page under each editor explains what to put on a document for that trade, the billing models people use, the tax and licence notes that often catch people out and the questions customers ask.
How to use a trade template
- Choose the page for your trade and open the editor.
- Pick your country with the selector, so the currency and the tax terms match.
- Replace the example lines with your work and adjust the quantities and rates.
- Add your details, your customer’s details, and payment instructions.
- Download a PDF or print it. Save the customer and your business profile for next time.
Your work is stored only in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account to create.
Not on the list?
Use the universal invoice generator and pick any of the 15 layouts. It works for any business, and the country pages cover the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and several European countries. If you need a different document, try the quote, receipt, purchase order or credit note generators.
Three habits that improve any trade invoice
- Describe the work specifically. Customers and accounts teams pay faster when they can match a line to a job.
- Separate labour, materials and expenses. It makes disputes shorter and tax handling easier.
- State the due date and the payment method. A date beats “30 days”, and a payment link or bank details beat “contact us”.
More on this in how to get paid faster and what to include on an invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Are the trade templates free?
Yes, all of them. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on invoices.
Can I change the lines in the template?
Yes. Everything in the sample is editable, and the sample only appears if you have not saved your own invoice on that page.
Does the template work for my country?
Yes. Use the country selector in the editor to set currency, date format and tax labels. Check the official guidance for your tax rules.
Can I change the layout and colour?
Yes. Any of the 15 layouts and 15 colours can be applied to any trade page.
Is the data stored anywhere?
Only in your browser’s local storage. We do not receive your invoices.
Do I need to add tax?
Only if you are registered or required to. Tax is optional and defaults to what you choose.
Can I use a template for a quote?
Use the quote generator, which shares the same layouts.
Where can I see all layouts?
The invoice template gallery shows all 15.
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