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Free Consulting Invoice Template
Invoice consulting engagements by the hour or by retainer. Add your rate, describe the deliverables, and export a clean PDF your clients can pay against.
Your draft is saved on this device only — nothing is uploaded.
Your business
INVOICE
INV-0001
Bill to
Client name
| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting — advisory hours | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Subtotal
- $0.00
- Total due
- $0.00
How to make a consulting invoice
Enter your business and client details, itemize your work, and add any tax or discount. The preview updates as you type — click Print / Save PDFand choose “Save as PDF” to download a clean consultinginvoice. It's free, unlimited, and never uploaded anywhere.
What a consulting invoice should include
A consulting invoice bills for an hourly or daily rate, or a fixed monthly retainer. Beyond the numbers, it has to identify both parties and the job clearly: your business name and contact details, the client's, a unique invoice number, the issue and due dates, and an itemized list of what you're charging for.
For consulting work, itemize advisory hours × rate, or the retainer fee, tied to clear deliverables. A clear line like "Consulting — advisory hours" beats a single lump sum — it shows the client what they're paying for and heads off "what is this?" emails that delay payment. Add a subtotal, any tax or discount, and a bold total so the amount due is unmissable.
Set your payment terms explicitly — for consulting invoices that's typically retainers billed in advance; hourly work billed in arrears, Net 15–30. Whatever you choose, put the due date and accepted payment methods right on the invoice. The single best move: spell out the scope and deliverables on the invoice so hours never come as a surprise.
Essential invoice fields
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Your & client details | Business names, addresses, and contacts for both sides — who's billing whom |
| Invoice number & dates | A unique number plus issue and due dates make invoices trackable and payable |
| Line items | Itemize the work, e.g. "Consulting — advisory hours", with quantity × unit price for each |
| Subtotal, tax & discount | Show the math so the client can verify the total before paying |
| Total due | The final amount, made bold and unmistakable |
| Payment terms | Due date, accepted methods, and any late fee — set expectations up front |
How consulting billing compares
| Invoice type | Typical billing |
|---|---|
| Freelance | Per project or hourly · Net 15–30 |
| Contractor | Labor + materials · deposit, then balance |
| Consulting | Hourly, daily, or monthly retainer |
| Photography | Package fee + booking deposit |
| Small business | Products/services + sales tax |
| Graphic design | Per deliverable or hourly · 50% deposit |
Getting paid faster as a consulting
- Invoice promptly — send the consulting invoice the day the work is done, while it's fresh for the client.
- Make the terms explicit: for consulting work, retainers billed in advance; hourly work billed in arrears, Net 15–30 is typical, so put the due date and payment methods right on the page.
- Protect yourself — spell out the scope and deliverables on the invoice so hours never come as a surprise.
- Number every invoice and keep the PDF; a clean, itemized consulting invoice is your record if a payment is ever disputed.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice generator really free?+
Yes — it's completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no limit on how many invoices you create. Everything runs in your browser: you fill in the details, and you can print or save the invoice as a PDF instantly. We never see or store your invoice data.
How do I make an invoice?+
Add your business name and your client's details, list what you're billing for (description, quantity, and price for each line), and set any tax or discount. The invoice preview updates live as you type. When it looks right, click Print / Save PDF to download it or send it to your client.
How do I save the invoice as a PDF?+
Click the Print / Save PDF button. In the print dialog that opens, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination (available in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox) and save the file. Only the invoice itself prints — the calculator controls and ads are hidden from the PDF.
Does my invoice data get stored anywhere?+
No. The invoice is built entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to a server. Your current draft is saved locally on your own device (in your browser) so you don't lose it if you refresh — but it stays on your machine and isn't sent to us or anyone else.
What should an invoice include?+
A professional invoice includes your business name and contact info, your client's details, a unique invoice number, the issue date and due date, an itemized list of goods or services with amounts, the subtotal, any tax, and the total due. Adding your payment terms and accepted payment methods helps you get paid faster.
Can I use this for freelance or contractor invoices?+
Absolutely. The generator works for any profession — freelancers, contractors, consultants, photographers, and small businesses. We also offer tailored templates with profession-specific wording; pick the one that fits and the invoice is pre-set for your line of work.