Subcontractor invoice template
As a subcontractor you are an expert at supplying a specialized service – but that doesn’t mean you’re an expert at the day-to-day tasks of running your business, like invoicing. We have a great selection of fully customizable subcontractor invoice templates for you to use to make sure you are paid properly for the particular services you provide. Available in Word, Excel, PDF, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, these invoice templates are just what you need to detail your hard work in a clear, professional manner – and keep that revenue coming in!
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Subcontractor
This invoice template is flexible so it can be used to bill all your clients – no matter what services you’ve delivered. Simply add or subtract lines to describe all the details. Your clients will clearly see the work you supplied and the cost.
Recurring or regular clients
Don’t waste your energy creating a new invoice for the regular clients you subcontract for. Use your time providing great service instead of invoicing them. This free template can also be easily customized for volume discounts.
Multiple projects
When you are hired on as a subcontractor for multiple projects, you know it can be an administrative nightmare creating new invoices for each job. Make it easy on yourself with this easy-to-use, customizable invoice template.
Construction
You provide a critical service to construction contractors, so make sure your invoice reflects your professional expertise. This free invoice template details all your hard work so you are properly compensated for your skill and time.
You provide a critical service to contractors, so make sure your invoice reflects your hard word. Our construction invoice template details all your hard work so you are properly compensated for your skill and time.
Teaching
You have the experience and knowledge to teach in a particular subject area. While you help students boost their knowledge, make sure you boost your ability to be paid promptly with this subcontractor teaching invoice template.
You have the experience and knowledge to teach in a particular subject area. While you help students boost their knowledge, make sure you boost your ability to be paid promptly with this teaching invoice template.
Alternatives to using subcontractor invoice templates
Make your sub contracting business a success by finding out more about what Wave can offer you. Save time and take even more work off your hands by trying our free automated invoicing and accounting.
Why sub contractors should send professional invoices
Each subcontractor has their own area of expertise from electrical work, lawn care to roofing – and their own style of working. That means no one-size-fits-all invoice will do. On top of that, you are often providing the same sort of work that your client does, so the expectations are very precise.
That means you need to clearly outline the work you’ve done and the prices you’ve charged. Easy-to-understand, professional-looking invoices also reinforce your reputation as a reputable and trusted subcontractor. Best of all – a thorough, accurate invoice reflects a job well done – and can lead to repeat business!
Once you've downloaded your free invoice template, you'll need to customize it to fit your specific business. Here are the 10 key things to include on your invoice:
- Title and Description: Name the project and briefly describe what type of work your client is being invoiced for.
- Company Details: Add your company name, address, phone number, and logo to the top-right corner.
- Customer Details: Under "Bill To", add your customer's name, address, and contact information.
- Invoice Number: Include a unique invoice number to help you track down this invoice in the future. You can format this based on sequence and customer. For example, if you're sending your very first customer their first invoice, the invoice number could be 001-001.
- Dates: Include the date when your invoice has been issued and the date when payment is due.
- Line Item: Add individual line items for each unique good or service you provided. For each line item, include a brief description, quantity, individual unit price, and total price.
- Subtotal: Add up the subtotal of your goods or services, before tax has been applied.
- Tax: Indicate the tax rate applied to the subtotal. This is legally required to provide on invoices, and your rate may differ depending on where you run your business.
- Total: Outline the total amount due from the customer, after tax.
- Notes: Include any additional info your customer should know, including terms of service and payment terms (for example, payments are due 30 days after the invoice has been issued).
What should be included on an invoice for a subcontractor
You tailor your services to the requirements of the job, so make sure your invoice template is just as well tailored so you are paid promptly and properly for your hard work. Just follow these simple steps.
- Look through the variety of invoice templates we offer in different designs and colors and select the one that fits your specific subcontracting work
- Download the invoice template in the format you use, such as Word, Excel, PDF, Google Docs, or Google Sheets. They’re all easy to use – and best of all – they’re free!
- Insert your business name, phone number, email address, and your subcontractor services
- Put in your logo, website address, and any other appropriate graphics
- Add in your client’s name and contact information
- Generate a unique invoice number or work order number and add it on
- Put in the invoice date, and if appropriate, the date the work started and finished, or the duration for which you provided your subcontracting services
- List your services and the costs. Include a description of each service and specify whether you are charging an hourly or flat rate
- List any materials you provided – including a description of each, with the quantity and cost per unit
- Don’t forget to list any miscellaneous charges you incurred – including a description of each and the cost
- Add or subtract lines to make sure the invoice covers all your costs. The template is easily customized to meet the specific subcontracting project
- If you are including any discounts, add a line explaining the discount so your client knows they are getting a great deal
- Calculate the total price you’re charging, including applicable tax, and list the total at the bottom of the invoice
- Include your payment terms, such as the methods of payment you accept, and the payment due date
- It’s always a good idea to add a personal line at the end – especially if you’d like to make this a regular client. Adding a ‘thank you’ for the business, or a note about an interesting aspect of the project, helps you stand apart from the competition
- Save a copy – and give the invoice to your client
When is the right time to send an invoice to your subcontracting clients?
The best time to send your invoice varies with the type of service you provide. If it is a one-off job or project, you might want to invoice upon completion, especially if it’s for a recurring client. But if it’s a complicated project that will span over a long period of time, many subcontractors request partial or even full payment up front.
Much also depends on how well you know the client. For example, if it’s a new client, you may want to request a portion of your fee upfront to protect yourself against any potential problems that might occur with an unfamiliar client.
Quick invoicing tips for subcontractors
Personalize your invoices
Accept a variety of payment methods
Prepare a detailed proposal or proforma invoice
Keep a record of your work with numbered invoices
Free Invoice Template vs. Wave Invoicing Software
