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Customs & Shipping Compliance
Used by freight forwarders and customs officers to evaluate import duties, product descriptions, and declared cargo values prior to shipment.
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Letters of Credit & Financing
Provides commercial banks and financial lenders with binding cost commitments required to approve trade financing and wire disbursements.
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Multi-Currency Global Trade
Seamlessly bill in USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), CAD (CA$), AUD (A$), or INR (₹) with real-time formatting matching international standards.
What is a Proforma Invoice and When is it Used?
A Proforma Invoice is a preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers in advance of a shipment or deliverable handoff. It commits the seller to deliver the specified goods or services at the agreed prices and dates.
Key Differences: Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice
- Proforma Invoice: Sent before manufacturing or dispatch. It is not an accounting demand for payment and cannot be recorded in accounts payable ledgers.
- Commercial Invoice: Sent after goods are shipped or work is done. It is the final tax document requesting actual payment.
💡 How to create a Proforma Invoice in QuickBillFree:
Open the Invoice Maker, select "Proforma Invoice" in the document type dropdown, input your itemized deliverables, shipping terms, and download your clean PDF!