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Proforma invoice generator

Fill in the form and download a proforma invoice as a PDF. Your data stays in this browser and is saved on this device so you can continue later. Nothing is sent to us unless you use the optional AI assistant.

What you type or dictate here is sent to our server and read by an AI model (Cloudflare Workers AI) only to fill in this form; it is not stored. Dictation uses your browser's speech recognition. The assistant only uses what you said: it never adds HS codes or tax rates you did not give. Always check the result.

Seller (exporter)
Buyer (importer)
Logo (optional)
Invoice details
Shipment
Goods
DescriptionHS codeQtyUnitUnit pricePhotoAmount
Totals
  • Subtotal—
  • Total—
Bank details and notes
In the print window choose "Save as PDF" as the printer.

What a proforma invoice is for

A proforma invoice is a quotation in the form of an invoice. The seller sends it before shipping so the buyer can approve the deal, open a letter of credit, pay an advance, or apply for an import licence. It is not a tax invoice and is not recorded in the accounts; once the goods ship, the seller issues the commercial invoice.

What to include

  • Full names, addresses and tax or EORI numbers of seller and buyer.
  • A clear description of each item, its HS code, quantity, unit price and amount.
  • The Incoterms rule with a named place and version, e.g. CIF Hamburg, Incoterms® 2020. Not sure which price to quote? Use the Incoterms calculator.
  • Payment terms (advance, letter of credit, cash against documents…) and validity date.
  • Country of origin, ports of loading and discharge, number of packages and weights.
  • Bank details for the payment.

Customs in the destination country may ask for a proforma invoice when goods are imported before the final invoice exists, for example samples or goods sent for repair. Check the customs value with our landed cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Is a proforma invoice legally binding?

It is an offer, not a tax invoice. Once the buyer accepts it in writing it can form part of the sales contract, so the prices, terms and validity date should be ones you are ready to honour.

What is the difference between a proforma and a commercial invoice?

The proforma invoice is sent before shipment as a quote or request for payment. The commercial invoice is issued when the goods ship, records the actual sale and is used for customs clearance and accounting.

Is my data stored?

Only in your own browser on this device, so the form is filled in when you come back. Use "Clear form" to delete it. If you use the AI assistant, the text you give it is sent to our server to fill in the form and is not stored.

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