UK Invoice Generators & Guidelines
Choose the exact invoice format for your UK business structure. Free, instant PDF downloads with zero watermarks.
Standard VAT Invoice
Full VAT invoice for UK VAT-registered businesses supplying goods or services to other VAT-registered businesses or retail customers requesting an invoice.
CIS Deduction Invoice (Construction)
Invoice for subcontractors working under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Deductions apply only to labor charges, not materials or plant hire.
VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction
For VAT-registered subcontractors supplying building and construction services under CIS to other VAT-registered contractors, where the customer is not the end user.
VAT Flat Rate Scheme Invoice
For UK businesses enrolled in HMRC's VAT Flat Rate Scheme. Note: customer invoices must still charge standard VAT rates.
UK Freelancer / Sole Trader Invoice (Non-VAT)
Invoice for UK freelancers and sole traders operating under the VAT registration threshold (£90,000 as of April 2024).
2026 UK VAT & CIS Tax Rates Comparison
Rates verified against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidelines.
| Tax Scheme / Rate Category | Statutory Rate | Applies To | Generator Template |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT Rate | 20% | Default rate for most commercial goods and business services | Open VAT Generator → |
| Reduced VAT Rate | 5% | Home energy, child safety seats, residential renovations | Open VAT Generator → |
| Zero-Rated (0%) | 0% | Books, newspapers, most grocery food, children's clothing | Open VAT Generator → |
| CIS Standard Deduction | -20% | Labor deductions for HMRC-verified construction subcontractors | Open CIS Generator → |
| CIS Higher Deduction | -30% | Labor deductions for unverified construction subcontractors | Open CIS Generator → |
| Domestic Reverse Charge | 0% (Buyer pays 20%) | B2B construction services between VAT-registered CIS businesses | Open DRC Generator → |
| Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) | 20% on invoice | Charge 20% VAT on invoice; remit sector percentage (e.g. 14.5%) to HMRC | Open FRS Generator → |
HMRC Record Keeping Obligations
UK businesses are legally required to keep records of all sales and purchases for at least 6 years (or 5 years after the 31 January submission deadline for sole traders). Electronic invoices stored as PDFs are fully recognized by HMRC.
Disclaimer: Invoice Meadow provides free templates for general bookkeeping and is not affiliated with HM Revenue & Customs.