Free Invoice Template for Electricians (UK)
Electrical work often comes with a certificate, testing time and materials. Putting each on its own line shows the customer the full value of the job and makes your invoice easy to approve.
Create this invoice free
Opens the Invoice Maker set up for electricians. Start straight away, no account needed; a free account keeps your invoices and lets you download and send them (5 a month).
Example invoice for electricians
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour: install 4 double sockets | 4 | £45.00 | £180.00 |
| Materials: sockets, cable and back boxes | 1 | £68.00 | £68.00 |
| Testing and electrical installation certificate | 1 | £60.00 | £60.00 |
| Subtotal | £308.00 | ||
| Total due | £308.00 | ||
Not VAT registered, so no VAT is charged. Payment due within 14 days by bank transfer or card.
What every UK invoice must include
- A unique invoice number, in sequence
- Your name or business name, address and contact details
- The customer’s name (or business name) and address
- A clear description of what you are charging for
- The date the goods or services were supplied
- The date of the invoice
- The amount for each item, and the total amount owed
- VAT details, only if you are VAT registered
If you are a sole trader, show your own name and any business name you trade under. If you run a limited company, use the full registered company name. VAT invoices are only needed when you are VAT registered.
Worth adding for electricians
- Labour, materials and testing on separate lines
- Any certificate issued for the work
- The job address and completion date
Tips to get paid faster
- Quote in writing first, then invoice against the quote.
- Add the certificate to the invoice line so the customer knows it is included.
- For landlords and agents, include the property address and their reference.
Business customers who pay late may owe you statutory interest of 8% above the Bank of England base rate, plus a fixed sum of £40, £70 or £100 depending on the size of the debt. This does not apply to private individuals.
With a free account you can connect Stripe, and every invoice gets a “Pay online” link and QR code, so customers can pay by card or Apple Pay straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Should the certificate be on the invoice?
Listing it helps. The customer sees what they paid for, and you have a record linking the work to the certificate.
How long should I give the customer to pay?
Many electricians use 7 or 14 days. Agree it before the job and print it on the invoice.
Can a customer pay me by card?
Yes. With a free TaxEase UK account you can connect Stripe, and the invoice gets a card payment link and QR code.
Is the invoice template really free?
Yes. You can start an invoice straight away without an account. To download it as a PDF, email it or keep it, you create a free TaxEase UK account, which includes 5 invoices a month and card payments through Stripe.
Create this invoice free
Opens the Invoice Maker set up for electricians. Start straight away, no account needed; a free account keeps your invoices and lets you download and send them (5 a month).
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TaxEase UK is an independent software product. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by HMRC or the UK Government. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Example prices are illustrative only.