Free Freelancer Invoice Template for India(PDF, Word, and Online)
A professional invoice template for Indian freelancers — with all the required fields, GST breakup, and payment terms built in. Download free or use InvoicePilot to generate them automatically.
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What a professional Indian freelancer invoice looks like
Your Name / Studio Name
123, MG Road, Bangalore — 560001
GSTIN: 29XXXXX1234Z1XX
your@email.com · +91 98765 43210
INVOICE
INV-2026-047
Date: 07 Mar 2026
Due: 22 Mar 2026
Bill To
Acme Corp Pvt. Ltd.
456, Andheri East, Mumbai — 400069
GSTIN: 27XXXXX5678Y2ZZ
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX Design — Homepage & 4 inner pages | 1 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
| Logo Design (3 concepts + revisions) | 1 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
Payment Details
Bank: HDFC Bank · A/C: XXXXXXXX1234 · IFSC: HDFC0001234
UPI: yourname@upi · Please use INV-2026-047 as reference
Every field explained — and why it matters
Your name / business name
Legal requirement. Must match your bank account name for payment.
Your address
Required for GST invoices. Also builds trust with the client.
Your GSTIN (if registered)
Mandatory on all B2B invoices if you are GST registered.
Invoice number
Sequential, unique. e.g. INV-2026-047. Required by law.
Invoice date
Date you are raising the invoice. Used for GST filing.
Due date
Set Net-15 or Net-30. Without this, clients have no urgency to pay.
Client name and address
Full legal name of the business or individual paying.
Client GSTIN
Required on B2B invoices so client can claim input tax credit.
Line items with quantity and rate
Be specific. Vague descriptions cause disputes.
Subtotal, GST amount, Total
Show tax breakup clearly — CGST + SGST or IGST.
Payment details
Bank account, IFSC, UPI ID, or payment link.
4 invoice templates for different freelancers
Service Invoice
Designers, developers, consultants, writersHourly or fixed-price service work
Example: Brand Identity Design — 40 hrs @ ₹1,500/hr = ₹60,000
Project-Based Invoice
Agencies, project managersFixed milestone or project deliverable
Example: Website Development (Phase 1 — Design) = ₹75,000
Retainer Invoice
Social media managers, SEO freelancersMonthly recurring services
Example: Social Media Management — March 2026 = ₹25,000/month
International Invoice (USD/AED)
Freelancers with foreign clientsServices exported — zero-rated GST
Example: UI/UX Design — 20 hrs @ $75/hr = $1,500 (GST: Nil — Export)
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