Invoices that get paid
Clear invoices reduce “what is this charge?” delays. Itemize deliverables, payment terms (Net 30, due on receipt), and remittance instructions matching how your bank actually receives funds.
Mandatory fields by region
EU B2B invoices often need VAT IDs; US sellers may show state tax IDs where registered. Missing a legal field can make the invoice non-deductible for your customer.
Payment rails
ACH, wire, Stripe link, or check—pick one primary method. International clients need IBAN/SWIFT or explicit FX responsibility to avoid short payments.
Records retention
Store sent PDFs and paid status for audit windows (often five to seven years). Generated drafts are not a ledger—pair with accounting software for reconciliation.