PDF Generation

Learn how to generate and share invoice PDFs.

Available to:
Business Owner Manager Cashier

When to Generate PDFs

Common use cases for invoice PDFs.

Customer Communication
  • • Email invoice to customer
  • • Provide printed copy
  • • Request for payment
Record Keeping
  • • Accounting records
  • • Backup documentation
  • • Audit preparation

Draft Invoices

PDFs can only be generated for finalized or fiscalized invoices. Draft invoices don't have invoice numbers yet.

PDF Contents

What's included in the invoice PDF.

Invoice PDF
app.vasbox.co.zw
V
Your Business Name
123 Main Street, Harare
TIN: 1234567890
INVOICE
INV-2024-0042
Date: March 15, 2024
Due: March 30, 2024
Bill To
ABC Corporation
456 Business Ave, Harare
TIN: 0987654321
Description Qty Price Total
Widget Pro 5 $99.00 $495.00
Service Package 1 $150.00 $150.00
Subtotal$645.00
Tax (15%)$96.75
Total$741.75
Sample invoice PDF layout

Header Information

  • • Your business logo (if configured)
  • • Business name and address
  • • Tax Identification Number
  • • Invoice number and dates

Customer & Items

  • • Customer name and details
  • • Line items with quantities
  • • Tax breakdown
  • • Total amount due

Generating a PDF

Steps to download an invoice PDF.

1
Open the Invoice

Navigate to Invoices and open the finalized or fiscalized invoice you want to download.

2
Click Download/PDF

Click the Download PDF button, typically found in the invoice header or actions menu.

Download Button
app.vasbox.co.zw
INV-2024-0042Fiscalized
ABC Corporation
Download PDF
Click to generate and download PDF
3
PDF Generated

The PDF is generated and downloaded to your device. Depending on your browser settings, it may also open in a new tab.

File Name

The PDF is named using the invoice number, e.g., "INV-2024-0042.pdf"

Sharing the PDF

Ways to share the invoice with customers.

Email

Attach the PDF to an email and send directly to your customer.

Print

Print the PDF for hand delivery or customer signature.

Upload

Upload to your accounting system or cloud storage for records.

Customization

The PDF layout uses your business details from your profile. To update your logo or address, go to Settings → Business Profile.