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	~~'''Invoice'''~~		{{Short description\|An overview of the concept and structure of invoices in business transactions}}

	An '''invoice''' is a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer, relating to a sale transaction and indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the buyer.		== Invoice ==
			An '''invoice''' is a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer, relating to a sale transaction and indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the buyer. An invoice indicates that payment is due from the buyer to the seller, according to the payment terms.

	~~== Definition and Purpose ==~~		[[File:UML_class_diagram_invoice.svg\|thumb\|right\|UML class diagram of an invoice]]

	An invoice ~~indicates~~ the ~~buyer must pay~~ the seller, ~~according to~~ the payment ~~terms~~. The ~~buyer has a maximum~~ amount ~~of days to pay for these goods~~ and ~~are sometimes offered a discount if paid before~~ the ~~due date~~.		== Components of an Invoice ==
			An invoice typically includes the following components:

			* '''Header''': This section includes the word "Invoice" and the invoice number, which is a unique identifier for the transaction.
			* '''Seller's Information''': The name, address, and contact details of the seller.
			* '''Buyer's Information''': The name, address, and contact details of the buyer.
			* '''Invoice Date''': The date when the invoice is issued.
			* '''Due Date''': The date by which payment is expected.
			* '''Description of Goods or Services''': A detailed list of the items sold or services provided, including quantities and unit prices.
			* '''Total Amount Due''': The total amount payable, including any taxes and discounts.
			* '''Payment Terms''': Conditions under which the seller will complete the sale, including the payment method and any penalties for late payment.

	== Types of Invoices ==		== Types of Invoices ==
			Invoices can vary depending on the nature of the transaction and the industry. Common types include:

	~~There are different types~~ of ~~invoices~~:		* '''Proforma Invoice''': A preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods.
			* '''Commercial Invoice''': Used in international trade, detailing the goods being shipped and their value for customs.
			* '''Credit Invoice''': Issued when a refund is due to the buyer.
			* '''Debit Invoice''': Issued when additional charges are due from the buyer.

	* '''Pro forma invoice''': A pro forma invoice is not a true invoice, but rather a commitment from the seller to sell goods at a specific price to the buyer.		== Invoice Processing ==
	* '''Credit memo''': A note or document sent from a seller to a buyer, stating that a certain amount has been credited to the buyer's account.		The process of handling invoices involves several steps:
	* '''Debit memo''': ~~When a company fails to pay or short-pays an invoice, it is common practice to issue a debit memo for the balance and any late fees owed.~~

	~~== Legal Status ==~~		1. '''Receipt''': The buyer receives the invoice from the seller.
			2. '''Verification''': The buyer verifies the invoice details against the purchase order and delivery receipt.
			3. '''Approval''': The invoice is approved for payment by the relevant department.
			4. '''Payment''': The buyer makes the payment according to the terms specified.
			5. '''Recording''': The transaction is recorded in the buyer's accounting system.

	~~Invoices are a legally enforceable document and can be used in court as evidence. They help in maintaining accurate financial records and are crucial during audits.~~		== Related Concepts ==
			* [[Purchase order]]
			* [[Receipt]]
			* [[Accounts payable]]
			* [[Accounts receivable]]

	== ~~Invoice Management~~ ==		== Related pages ==
			* [[Accounting]]
	~~Invoice management is a crucial aspect of managing a business. It involves receiving invoices from suppliers and processing them for payment.~~		* [[Business transaction]]
			* [[Financial statement]]
	~~== See Also ==~~

	* [[Accounting ~~source documents~~]]
	* [[~~Bookkeeping~~]]
	* [[~~Commercial law~~]]
	* [[Trade credit]]

	~~== References ==~~

	~~<references />~~

			[[Category:Business documents]]
	[[Category:Accounting]]		[[Category:Accounting]]
	~~[[Category:Business documents]]~~
	~~[[Category:Trade credit]]~~
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'''Invoice'''

An '''invoice''' is a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer, relating to a sale transaction and indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the buyer.

== Definition and Purpose ==

An invoice indicates the buyer must pay the seller, according to the payment terms. The buyer has a maximum amount of days to pay for these goods and are sometimes offered a discount if paid before the due date.

== Types of Invoices ==

There are different types of invoices:

* '''Pro forma invoice''': A pro forma invoice is not a true invoice, but rather a commitment from the seller to sell goods at a specific price to the buyer.
* '''Credit memo''': A note or document sent from a seller to a buyer, stating that a certain amount has been credited to the buyer's account.
* '''Debit memo''': When a company fails to pay or short-pays an invoice, it is common practice to issue a debit memo for the balance and any late fees owed.

== Legal Status ==

Invoices are a legally enforceable document and can be used in court as evidence. They help in maintaining accurate financial records and are crucial during audits.

== Invoice Management ==

Invoice management is a crucial aspect of managing a business. It involves receiving invoices from suppliers and processing them for payment.

== See Also ==

* [[Accounting source documents]]
* [[Bookkeeping]]
* [[Commercial law]]
* [[Trade credit]]

== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Accounting]]
[[Category:Business documents]]
[[Category:Trade credit]]
{{stub}}

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