Creating Invoices

Learn how to create invoices step by step.

Available to:
Business Owner Manager Cashier

Before Creating an Invoice

Make sure you have everything ready.

Prerequisites

  • Active subscription
  • Products configured with correct tax categories
  • Customer record created (optional for walk-ins)
  • Branch selected (if you have multiple branches)

Creating an Invoice

Follow these steps to start a new invoice.

1
Navigate to Invoices

From your dashboard, go to Invoices in the main menu, then click Create Invoice.

2
Select Branch

If you have multiple branches, select the branch this invoice is for. The branch cannot be changed after creation.

Default Branch

For users assigned to a single branch, the branch is automatically selected.
3
Set Invoice Date

Set the invoice date. By default, this is today's date. You can also set an optional due date for payment terms.

Invoice Date
app.vasbox.co.zw
March 15, 2024
Optional
Set the invoice and due dates
4
Select Customer

Choose a customer from your database or leave blank for walk-in sales:

Existing Customer
  • • Click the customer field
  • • Search by name, email, or Tax ID
  • • Select from dropdown
  • • Details auto-populate
Walk-in Sale
  • • Leave customer field blank
  • • No customer record needed
  • • Invoice still valid for ZIMRA

Adding Line Items

Add products and services to the invoice.

1
Add a Product

Click Add Line Item, then search for and select the product.

Line Items
app.vasbox.co.zw
Product Qty Price Tax Total
Widget Pro
5
$99.00 15% $569.25
+ Add Line Item
Add products to your invoice
2
Set Quantity

Enter the quantity. The line total updates automatically based on the unit price and quantity.

3
Adjust Price (Optional)

The price defaults to the product's unit price. You can override it for special pricing or promotions.

Price Override

Overriding the price only affects this invoice. The product's default price remains unchanged.
4
Apply Discount (Optional)

Add discounts at the line level:

  • Percentage: Enter a % discount (e.g., 10%)
  • Fixed Amount: Enter a dollar amount off
5
Add More Items

Repeat the process to add more products. You can reorder, duplicate, or remove lines as needed.

Invoice Totals

Understanding the invoice summary.

Invoice Totals
app.vasbox.co.zw
Subtotal$495.00
Discount-$49.50
Tax (15%)$66.83
Total$512.33
Summary of all charges and taxes

Subtotal

Sum of all line items before tax and discounts.

Tax Breakdown

Shows tax calculated for each rate (e.g., 15% Standard, 0% Exempt). Automatically calculated based on product tax categories.

Grand Total

Final amount including all taxes and after discounts. This is what the customer pays.

Saving as Draft

Click Save Draft to save your invoice and continue editing later. Draft invoices can be modified until finalized.