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Self-Employed Invoice Templates

If you’re self-employed, you know how vital invoices are for cash flow and organization. Stay organized and on track with FreshBooks’ self-employed invoice templates.

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Invoicing templates are a great way to save self-employed people time (and money). Rather than spending time creating and editing invoices from scratch for each client, simply download a free self-employment invoice template from the list below and get paid for your work sooner.

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Self-Employed Invoice Template

No matter what industry you work in, being organized with your invoicing is essential for seeing growth in your business. This template helps entrepreneurs and business owners bill for their time, products, and services.

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Self-Employed Cleaner Invoice Template

You’re an expert at keeping things clean and tidy—your invoices should reflect that as well. The self-employed cleaner invoicing template is a great way to clearly list billables and get paid sooner.

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Self-Employed Contractor Invoice Template

Contractors that are self-employed business owners need invoices to organize their often complex billing needs—charge for labor, materials, and service easily with the contractor invoice template.

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Self-Employed Hourly Invoice Template

If you’re a self-employed professional who charges for their work by the hour, this template is for you. Break up your hours by project to help make the invoicing process as efficient as possible.

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Self-Employed Consultant Invoice Template

Self-employed consultants tend to have complex billing needs. This consulting invoice template simplifies the billing process and helps ensure your invoices are error-free.

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Self-Employed Electrician Invoice Template

Are you a self-employed electrician? Charge your clients for your electrical work with a self-employed electrician invoice template to make the process as efficient and simple as possible.

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Free Invoice Generator 

Looking to create a quick, professional-looking invoice? FreshBooks’ free invoice generator is a great tool for a one-off bill and saves you the time of choosing a template. Simply enter all the key information about your work and the cost, add details about yourself and contact details for your client, and generate your invoice PDF—ready to send to your client.

More Invoice Templates by Industry

Need another kind of invoice template to support your billing process for your business? Here are some free self-employed invoice templates to help you stay on top of your billing and ensure steady cash flow to your growing business. 

Still searching for the perfect template? Check out our invoice template main page for a collection of industry-specific templates that suit your needs.

Construction Invoice Template

With so many facets to billing, people who are self-employed in the construction industry can benefit greatly from the timesaving value of this construction invoice template.

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Plumbing Invoice Template

Easily manage and organize your expenses for materials like piping while avoiding billing mistakes with this plumbing invoice template.

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HVAC Invoice Template

Are you an independent, self-employed HVAC contractor? This invoice template is a great way to lay out each bill as clearly as possible, helping you to communicate effectively with clients.

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Roofing Invoice Template

This roofing invoice template offers all the flexibility that self-employed roofers need to bill for projects, whether you’re laying ten shingles or hundreds.

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Painting Invoice Template

Charge accurately and efficiently for each can of paint, brush, and hour of your time with this invoice template designed for professional painters. It’s especially useful for busy self-employed painting professionals. 

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Landscaping Invoice Template

Landscapers often bill for materials like fertilizer and soil, products like plants and decor, and labor all at once. This landscaping invoice template will help you charge clients and run your self-employed business with confidence.

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Lawn Care Invoice Template

Lawn care professionals can use this invoice template to save time throughout the week while billing for materials like lawn chemicals, fuel for your mower, and of course, your labor as a self-employed professional.

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Handyman Invoice Template

Create professional invoices easily, ensuring accuracy and clarity for each odd job you complete for your clients using this handy handyman invoice template, especially helpful if you’re self-employed.

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House Cleaning Invoice Template

Are you a professional, self-employed house cleaner? This simple, customizable house-cleaning invoice template keeps invoices as neat and tidy as your clients’ homes.

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Real Estate Invoice Template

With so many different billable services in the world of real estate, this free invoice template is the perfect way to manage charges and create invoices with confidence.

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Self-Employed Invoice Template vs. FreshBooks 

Looking for a better solution than templates? From recurring invoices to complex payment arrangements, FreshBooks invoicing software makes the billing process simple. Here’s a look at the main differences:

Self-Employed Invoice Template

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Features

Self-Employed Invoice Template

Flexible invoice templates

Printable formats

Email invoices at no cost

Accept payments on invoices

Schedule invoices

Automate payment reminders and late fees

Manage paid and outstanding invoices

Set up deposits for projects

Add discounts and credits to invoices

Automate recurring subscription invoices

Create and send invoices via mobile devices

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Self-Employed 101: Helpful Resources for Your Self-Employed Business 

Running a self-employed business takes vision, drive, and a smart approach. While invoicing is essential to succeeding as a self-employed business owner, it’s certainly not the only thing to consider. Here are a few resources we’ve put together to help your business grow and thrive.


Ten Valuable Tips for Being Successfully Self-Employed


Business Deductions for the Self-Employed: 12 Overlooked Tax Deduction Tips

Business Deductions for the Self-Employed


How to Be Self Employed: 5 Essential Tips

How to Be Self-Employed


How to Calculate Self-Employment Tax for Small Business Owners

How to Calculate Self-Employment Tax


How the Self-Employed Can Prepare for Tax Season All Year Long

How the Self-Employed Can Prepare for Tax Season All Year Long

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a self-employed invoice template?

Simply put, a self-employed template saves you time and money on an ongoing basis—especially if your business relies on frequent invoicing of clients, such as with photography services, graphic design services, consulting services, or web development services. Using a template significantly reduces the time and hassle needed to create invoices, leaving you more time to work on your business side.

How do I create an invoice for self-employed?

There are a few ways. You could make your own from scratch, though this is time-consuming and leaves room for error. You could also try a free invoice template catered to your industry, such as one offered by FreshBooks, or try our free invoice generator to make one in just a few minutes within your browser.

Are there any legal requirements for self-employed invoices?

The exact legal requirements for professional invoices from self-employed people can vary from state to state. Generally, you should always double-check with your local laws and regulations to make sure your invoices are completely compliant.

What information should be included in a self-employed invoice?

There are a few things to be sure to include in your invoice. These include the invoice number, invoice date, the name and address of both your business and your client’s, a breakdown of services/products rendered, information on taxes, payment due date, and payment terms. FreshBooks’ templates simplify adding all required info to your invoice.

Can I customize a self-employed invoice template to fit my needs?

Yes! Provided you choose an invoicing template with good customization abilities, like the ones from FreshBooks, it should be simple to change and adapt it as needed to fit your business’s specific billing needs.

How do I keep track of my self-employed invoices and payments?

Though you certainly can track invoices and payments for a self-employed business by hand, it’s far more efficient to make use of complete invoicing software like the one from FreshBooks. Create, edit, send, and receive payment on your invoices from within a single platform, all while having access to reports and other handy tools.

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