What is a Proforma Invoice? — Pre-payment invoice

A proforma invoice is a document that looks like an invoice but has no tax validity. Used for advance payments, quotes or customs purposes.

Definition

A proforma invoice is a document that looks like an invoice but has no tax validity. Used for advance payments, quotes or customs purposes.

Details

A proforma is NOT recorded in VAT books. After payment, a regular invoice must be issued. Proforma invoices are not submitted to the e-Faktura system.

Example

Client requests advance payment for a project. You send a proforma for 50% advance. After payment, you issue a regular invoice.

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Questions about Proforma Invoice

What is Proforma Invoice?+
A proforma invoice is a document that looks like an invoice but has no tax validity. Used for advance payments, quotes or customs purposes.
How does Proforma Invoice affect e-Faktura?+
A proforma is NOT recorded in VAT books. After payment, a regular invoice must be issued. Proforma invoices are not submitted to the e-Faktura system.

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