United Kingdom · VAT-registered business
UK VAT invoice template (HMRC compliant)
If you're VAT-registered in the UK, HMRC requires specific fields on every invoice: your VAT number, a unique invoice number, the VAT rate and amount per line, and the total including VAT. This template ticks every box.
Cavendish Studio
GB 123 4567 89
Invoice
Bill to
Ashcroft & Sons Ltd
5 King William Street
London, United Kingdom
Invoice #
INV-0001
Date
2026-07-27
| Description | Qty | Rate | Tax | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website redesign — Phase 1 | 1 | £4500.00 | 20% | £5400.00 |
| Copywriting — 6 pages | 6 | £220.00 | 20% | £1584.00 |
Subtotal£5820.00
Tax£1164.00
Total£6984.00
What to include
- Your business name, address and VAT number
- Unique sequential invoice number
- Date of issue and tax point (if different)
- Customer name and address
- Description, quantity and unit price per line
- VAT rate applied and VAT amount
- Total excluding VAT, total VAT, total including VAT
FAQ
What's the standard UK VAT rate?
20% standard, 5% reduced (some energy and children's items), 0% zero-rated (most food, books). Ascend lets you set per-line rates.
Do I need to file this with HMRC?
Under Making Tax Digital, VAT returns must be submitted through compatible software. Ascend's MTD-compatible VAT export is on the roadmap for 2026.
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