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Invoicing as a Freelance Writer
Bill by word, hour, or project, handle revisions and kill fees, and get paid by card. An invoicing setup tailored to freelance writers.
Estimates
Freelance Writing
Invoices
How do I send a professional invoice fast?
Use a branded template, reusable line items, and a one-click send. Get a polished invoice out in minutes, not hours.
Branding
Invoices
Speed Tips
What’s a fair late fee?
A common late fee is 1–2% of the balance per month or a modest flat charge, stated in your terms up front. How to set one clients accept.
Invoices
Late Fees
Payment Terms
Can I invoice a client without an LLC?
Yes — in most places you can invoice as a sole proprietor under your own name, no LLC required. Here's what changes (and what doesn't) without a formal business entity.
Getting started
Invoices
Taxes
What should an invoice include?
Your details, the client's details, a unique number, itemized work, totals, tax, payment terms, and a way to pay. A complete checklist — then a map of each element to its Fee-Lion field.
Billing Basics
Getting Paid
Invoices
Do I charge sales tax on my invoices?
It depends on where you are and what you sell. Many freelance services are exempt, but the rules vary widely. Here's a plain overview, who to ask, and how to set tax in Fee-Lion.
Invoices
Preferences
Sales Tax
When should I send an invoice?
Send as soon as work or a milestone is complete, or on a regular schedule for ongoing work. Faster sending means faster payment.
Cash Flow
Getting Paid
Invoices
How do I write an invoice?
List the work, set quantities and rates, add tax and terms, then send. A step-by-step on what goes into a clear, professional invoice.
Billing Basics
Getting Paid
Invoices
What is sales tax?
Sales tax is a percentage some jurisdictions require you to add to certain invoices and remit to the government. Whether it applies depends on where and what you sell.
Invoices
Preferences
Sales Tax
What is a credit note?
A credit note reduces or cancels an amount a client owes, correcting an invoice or recording a refund without deleting history.
Credit Notes
Invoices
Refunds