Sample first milestone invoice
FICTIONAL EXAMPLE — NOT A PAYMENT REQUEST OR TAX INVOICE.
Invoice: DEMO-001 · Issued: 17 October 2026 · Example due date: 24 October 2026
From: [Freelancer legal name and address]
To: [Client legal name and address]
Currency: USD
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five-page website: first milestone (40% of USD 1,500) | 1 | $600 | $600 |
Invoice total: $600
Discount: $0. Tax: not calculated in this specimen; confirm registration, jurisdiction and required invoice fields before issuing. The example assumes no tax added; it does not establish a tax exemption.
Project value: $1,500. Future milestones: $600 + $300 = $900, excluded from this invoice. Invoice payment status: unpaid. Payment instructions: [verified recipient and payment method].
A platform deduction is a separate cost to the freelancer; it does not reduce this invoice’s $600 client amount. For a platform project, follow its billing rules.