Free proforma invoice template for the UAE

What is a proforma invoice?

A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill sent before goods are delivered or services completed. It lists what you will supply, the price and the payment terms. It is not a tax invoice — your customer cannot use it to reclaim VAT, and it does not replace the tax invoice you must issue when the supply takes place.

Proforma invoice format (what to include)

• The title “Proforma Invoice” — never “Tax Invoice”
• Your business name, address and TRN
• Customer name and address
• Proforma number and issue date
• Description, quantity and unit price of each item
• Estimated VAT and total in AED
• Payment terms, bank details and validity period

When to use a proforma invoice in the UAE

• Advance payment — customer pays a deposit before you start
• Exports and imports — customs and banks often need a proforma to clear goods or open a letter of credit
• Custom orders — confirm the price and scope before production

Not sure whether you need a quotation, a proforma or a tax invoice? Read invoice vs quotation vs proforma invoice.

Create a proforma invoice free

Open the free invoice generator, choose Proforma Invoice, add your details and items, and download the PDF. The PDF states clearly that it is not a tax invoice. Your first 5 documents are free with no account. For saved customers and one-click conversion from proforma to invoice, use a free InvoicePro account.