Invoicing

Send invoices promptly with your business name, the client's name, an invoice number, the date, what the work was, the amount and your payment terms.

VAT

Only charge VAT if you're VAT registered.

Payment terms

30 days is common. If you don't state terms, the law assumes 30 days for business clients.

Good to know

• The members' forum has an active business board where colleagues share experiences of agencies and clients.
• Members can book a free 30-minute call with one of our partner accountants each year.
• Keep business and personal finances in separate bank accounts; it makes tax returns much easier.

Downloads

• Business expenses checklist (PDF, 95 KB)
• Starting out as a freelancer (PDF, 520 KB)

Page last reviewed 8 December 2025