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Quotation vs invoice
Use a quotation to propose work and an invoice to request payment for an agreed supply.
Reviewed 21 September 2026Direct answer
A quotation sets proposed scope, price and validity before acceptance. An invoice records the agreed supply and requests payment. Acceptance and contract terms determine when a quote becomes binding.
Open Invoice GeneratorWorked example
Send a dated quote with deliverables, exclusions and validity. After acceptance and delivery milestone, create a separately numbered invoice that references the accepted quote and payment terms.
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A template cannot decide contract formation, consumer-law duties or VAT timing for a particular transaction.
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