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Free Consulting Invoice Template

An invoice template for consultants and coaches, and a ready sample bill for consulting services: hourly consulting, a monthly retainer, workshops and expenses are laid out as line items. Add your rates and logo and send a professional PDF.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Hours, retainers and workshops
  • Reimbursable expenses
  • Purchase order reference
  • PDF download

Consulting Invoice Template tool

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Invoice Editor

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Design

Template
Accent color

Every color keeps white text readable on the printed invoice.

Currency changes formatting only. Amounts are not converted.

Invoice Details

Suggested from invoices saved on this device

Payment due

From (Your Business)

PNG, JPG or WebP, up to 2 MB. It stays on this device.

Bill To (Client)

Items (4)

  1. Item 1

    Amount

    $0.00

  2. Item 2

    Amount

    $0.00

  3. Item 3

    Amount

    $0.00

  4. Item 4

    Amount

    $0.00

Totals, Tax and Payment

Discount

Tax is applied to the subtotal after discount. You are responsible for using the correct tax rules for your location.

Deposits or partial payments. The invoice shows the balance due.

Subtotal
$0.00
Total
$0.00
Balance due
$0.00

Printed on the invoice as you type it. It is stored only on this device.

Notes, Terms and Signature

Shown as a printed name above an “Authorized by” line. This is not an electronic signature.

Your invoice data stays on this device unless you choose to share it. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Your Invoices

Saved in this browser on this device only (up to 40). Clearing your browser data deletes them.

How to Use the Consulting Invoice Template

  1. Add your business name, contact details and logo.
  2. Enter the client and their purchase order or project code in the reference field.
  3. Fill in your hours, retainer or workshop fees and any expenses.
  4. Preview, then download the PDF or print it.

Consulting invoicing tips

  • Use the client’s PO number

    Larger clients often cannot pay an invoice without their purchase order number on it. Put it in the reference field.

  • Describe the outcome, not just the hours

    A short note such as “Pricing strategy review and recommendations” makes the value clear to whoever approves the payment.

  • Bill expenses at cost

    List travel and other reimbursable expenses as their own lines, as agreed in your contract.

  • Invoice retainers in advance

    Retainers are usually billed at the start of the period. Set the due date before the work begins.

Full guide: How to Make an Invoice

Consulting invoice example

Example with sample figures (not a real client). Payment due within 30 days; payment by bank transfer.
ItemQuantityRateAmount
Strategy consulting12 hours$150.00$1,800.00
Monthly retainer (October)1 month$1,000.00$1,000.00
Pricing workshop1 session$600.00$600.00
Travel expenses (at cost)1 each$145.50$145.50
Subtotal$3,545.50
Tax$0.00 (add it if your state or country taxes this service)
Total due$3,545.50

Example with sample figures (not a real client). Payment due within 30 days; payment by bank transfer.

Consulting Invoice Template: FAQ

How should consultants invoice?
Itemize hours or the agreed fee, add expenses separately, reference the client’s PO or project, and state the due date and payment method.
Can I bill a monthly retainer?
Yes. Use the retainer line with quantity 1, then duplicate the invoice each month.
What should an invoice include?
Your business name and contact details, the client’s name and address, a unique invoice number, the invoice date and due date, each item with its quantity, rate and amount, any tax, the total due and how to pay you.
Can I get this template in Word, Excel or Google Docs?
It downloads as a PDF, which is what most clients expect. If you need an editable Word file, convert the PDF with our free Word to PDF and PDF to Word converter. You can also keep editing here: duplicate last month’s invoice and change the dates and items.
Is this invoice template really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many invoices you make. Invoices are saved in your browser on this device, and you download them as PDF.
Can I add my logo and tax?
Yes. Upload your logo, set a tax rate, and add a discount or a fee such as shipping or travel. Totals are calculated exactly, with no rounding drift.

Read the full guide:How to Make an Invoice

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