Which Is Proforma Invoice?

A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill or estimated invoice which is used to request payment from the committed buyer for goods or services before they are supplied. A proforma invoice includes a description of the goods, the total payable amount and other details about the transaction.

What is a proforma invoice vs invoice?

What Is the Difference Between an Invoice and Proforma Invoice? While an invoice is a commercial instrument that states the total amount due, the proforma invoice is a declaration by the seller to provide products and services on a specified date and time.

What should proforma invoice include?

A pro forma invoice should include the following information:
  • Unique invoice number.
  • Date of preparation/issue.
  • Address of the supplier.
  • Address of the prospective buyer.
  • Description of goods or services, including their unit costs and line-item totals.
  • Validity of the pro forma invoice.
  • Proposed terms of sale.
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