Invoice & quote as a PDF
The free Vivlab invoice and quote generator creates a professional document, calculates VAT and exports it to PDF.
Fill in the details, add your line items, then download your document.
Issuer
Client
Line items
In the print window, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination.
My Company 12 rue des Lilas 75011 Paris Company number: 123 456 789 00012 contact@masociete.fr 06 12 34 56 78 | Invoice No. 2026-001 Date: 2026-06-04 |
| Description | Qty | Unit price excl. VAT | Total excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services | 2 | 450,00 € | 900,00 € |
| Site launch package | 1 | 600,00 € | 600,00 € |
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The required details on an invoice
In France, an invoice is a legal document. To be valid, it has to include several specific details. A quote, on the other hand, is a commercial proposal that only becomes binding once the client accepts and signs it.
Identity and company number
List the name and address of both the issuer and the client, along with your company number (and a note that VAT is not applicable if you're exempt).
Number, dates and VAT
Every invoice carries a unique number, an issue date and, where relevant, a due date. The line-item breakdown shows amounts excl. VAT, the VAT rate and the total incl. VAT.
Invoice or quote?
A quote prices a job before it's done and sets the terms. The invoice, issued afterwards, confirms the sale and serves as accounting proof.
Continuous numbering
Numbers must run in sequence with no gaps or duplicates, in chronological order. Tip: keep each invoice for 10 years, which is the legal retention period.